2019 GBP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7757 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.5892 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6948 CAD

2019 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.7757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.5892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1864 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7164 to the December average rate of 1.7267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7757 was down 3.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,878 CAD

2018 Average 8,648 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,946 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 932.18 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7751

1.5987

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7254, compared to 1.6642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0792 CAD (High: 1.7039 / Low: 1.6248). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 CAD (High: 1.7584 / Low: 1.7325).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.7604) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0457 (-2.53%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.7604

2018 Avg (March) 1.8061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7517	1.6873	1.7164
February	1.7505	1.7009	1.7172
March	1.7757	1.7383	1.7604
April	1.7584	1.7325	1.7427
May	1.7717	1.7016	1.7301
June	1.7101	1.6596	1.6853
July	1.6609	1.5986	1.6337
August	1.6348	1.5892	1.6134
September	1.6621	1.6088	1.6365
October	1.7039	1.6248	1.6698
November	1.7197	1.6891	1.7053
December	1.7723	1.7018	1.7267