GBP to CNY Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the GBP/CNY pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
9.8492 CNY
10-YEAR LOW
7.6939 CNY
10-YEAR AVERAGE
8.8749 CNY

10-Year GBP to CNY Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the GBP to CNY exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on July 1, 2025, when the pair was valued at 9.8492. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on September 25, 2022, dropping to a support floor of 7.6939.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.1554 CNY. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 8.6823 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 9.2708 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +6.78%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 8.9469, showing a variance of 0.1431 points compared to the older 5-year average of 8.8039.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 GBP over the decade:

Decade Peak High 49,246 CNY
10-Year Average 44,374 CNY
Decade Trough Low 38,469 CNY
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 10,776.84 CNY purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

10.0273
7.7441
201620182020202220242026

GBP to CNY Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

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

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 8.8039, compared to 8.9469 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.1431 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 8.8039
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 8.9469

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2016, with a trading range of 1.6418 CNY (High: 9.8300 / Low: 8.1883). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.5772 CNY (High: 9.6162 / Low: 9.0389).

2016 Spread (Volatile) ±1.6418
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.5772

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2022 and 2025, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 0.5726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.5726

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 8.6823) against the newest annual average (2026: 9.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5885 (+6.78%).

2016 Baseline Avg 8.6823
2026 Current Avg 9.2708

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 9.0770
2026-06-11 9.0629
2026-06-10 9.0670
2026-06-09 9.0614
2026-06-08 9.0389
2026-06-07 9.0544
2026-06-06 9.0417
2026-06-05 9.0794
2026-06-04 9.0966
2026-06-03 9.0946
2026-06-02 9.1079
2026-06-01 9.1027
2026-05-31 9.1031
2026-05-30 9.1039
2026-05-29 9.1045
2026-05-28 9.0956
2026-05-27 9.1032

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