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GBP/CAD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 GBP = 1.8874 CAD

Indicative rate, updated 22 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

GBP/CAD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for GBP/CAD, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

GBP/CAD tracks the British Pound against the Canadian Dollar without the US Dollar in between. It moves on the relative outlook for the two economies, especially BoE and BoC interest-rate policy.

Rates shown here are indicative only, sourced periodically rather than streamed live. Confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before converting funds or opening a trade.

GBP/CAD Key Statistics

Latest

1.8874

1 Oct 2026

Highest since Mar 2024

1.8960

8 Jul 2026

Lowest since Mar 2024

1.7015

24 Apr 2024

12-month average

1.8620

1.8236 – 1.8960

30 days: -0.11% 90 days: +0.31% 1 year: +0.84%

Over the past year GBP/CAD has risen 0.84%, meaning the GBP has strengthened against the CAD. In the last 30 days it has moved down 0.11%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 1.8236 and 1.8960. Its highest level in the data window (since March 2024) was 1.8960 on 8 Jul 2026, and its lowest was 1.7015 on 24 Apr 2024.

Based on weekly data from 6 Mar 2024 to 1 Oct 2026. Source: weekly rate snapshots (currency-api). A rising rate means the GBP is strengthening against the CAD. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves GBP/CAD

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

British Pound (GBP)

United Kingdom · Bank of England (BoE) · Free float

The British Pound (sterling) is the oldest currency still in use and one of the most traded, backed by London's position as a global financial centre.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Financial services
  • Professional and business services
  • Manufacturing and aerospace
  • Creative industries
  • Energy

Key factors

  • Bank of England policy. Rate decisions and the vote split of the Monetary Policy Committee move sterling.
  • UK inflation. The UK has had higher inflation than peers, so CPI surprises matter a lot.
  • Fiscal credibility. Budgets and government borrowing plans can move the Pound sharply.
  • Trade relations. Post-Brexit trade terms with the EU affect the growth outlook.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Canada · Bank of Canada (BoC) · Free float

The Canadian Dollar (the "loonie") is a commodity currency closely linked to oil prices and to the US economy, Canada's largest trading partner.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Oil and gas
  • Mining
  • Manufacturing and cars
  • Agriculture
  • Financial services

Key factors

  • Oil prices. Canada is a major oil exporter, so rising crude prices usually support the loonie.
  • Bank of Canada policy. Rate decisions relative to the Fed drive USD/CAD.
  • US trade relations. Most Canadian exports go to the US, so tariffs and trade deals matter.

How GBP and CAD Interact

The Canadian Dollar is a commodity currency, so swings in the prices of its main exports often show up in this pair.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank of Canada (BoC). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • UK 10-year gilt yield GBP

    Sharp moves can signal stress or support for sterling

  • FTSE 100 GBP

    Large exporters often move inversely to the Pound

  • WTI crude oil CAD

    Usually rises with the Canadian Dollar

Events & Data to Follow

  • GBP Bank of England rate decisions
  • GBP UK CPI
  • GBP UK jobs and wage data
  • GBP Government budget statements
  • CAD Bank of Canada rate decisions
  • CAD Canadian jobs report
  • CAD Canadian CPI

Historical Milestones

  1. 1992 GBP

    On "Black Wednesday" the Pound was forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.

  2. 2007 CAD

    The loonie rose above parity with the US Dollar for the first time in over 30 years during the commodity boom.

  3. 2014-16 CAD

    The oil price collapse pushed the Canadian Dollar sharply lower.

  4. 2016 GBP

    The Brexit referendum caused one of the largest one-day falls in sterling's history.

  5. 2022 GBP

    A mini-budget shock sent GBP/USD to a record low near 1.04.

Why GBP/CAD Matters to Tanzanian Traders

GBP/CAD lets traders in Tanzania trade a view on two economies without the US Dollar in between. Spreads are a little wider than on the majors, so it suits traders who already know how the two currencies behave.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Fiscal and political surprises. (GBP)
  • Persistent inflation risk. (GBP)
  • Oil price swings. (CAD)
  • US trade policy changes. (CAD)

Most active: London session • New York and Toronto session

GBP/CAD FAQ

What is the current GBP/CAD exchange rate?

1 GBP is worth about 1.8874 CAD (indicative, updated 22 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of GBP/CAD?

In the data we track (since 6 Mar 2024), GBP/CAD peaked at 1.8960 on 8 Jul 2026 and bottomed at 1.7015 on 24 Apr 2024.

What moves the GBP/CAD exchange rate?

GBP/CAD is influenced by the relative strength of the British Pound and the Canadian Dollar. Key factors include: Bank of England policy, UK inflation, Oil prices, Bank of Canada policy. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade GBP/CAD?

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: London session • New York and Toronto session. Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is GBP/CAD good for beginners?

GBP/CAD is one of the more liquid pairs, with tight spreads at most brokers, which makes it a reasonable choice for beginners. Practise on a free demo account first.

This page is educational. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date.

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