YEARLY HIGH
1.8189 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.6817 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7513 CAD

2024 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.8189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.6817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7052 to the December average rate of 1.8018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8189 was up 4.99% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7324, 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 9,094 CAD
2023 Average 8,396 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,408 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686.14 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8115
1.6948
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 1.7184, compared to 1.7842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0506 CAD (High: 1.8053 / Low: 1.7547). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 CAD (High: 1.7191 / Low: 1.6966).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.8018) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1032 (+6.08%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.8018
2023 Avg (December) 1.6986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7202 1.6817 1.7052
February 1.7191 1.6966 1.7045
March 1.7394 1.7056 1.7207
April 1.7209 1.6919 1.7114
May 1.7441 1.7127 1.7271
June 1.7559 1.7297 1.7415
July 1.7820 1.7353 1.7652
August 1.7866 1.7441 1.7692
September 1.8095 1.7706 1.7911
October 1.8106 1.7789 1.7950
November 1.8053 1.7547 1.7826
December 1.8189 1.7781 1.8018