Best CAD to GBP Exchange Rates

CAD to GBP Market Data

Canadian dollar (CAD) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

1 CAD = GBP

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CAD to GBP is at 7-day lows near 0.5550, 1.1% below its 3-month average of 0.5614, having traded in a very stable 3.6% range from 0.5528 to 0.5727

14-OCT 6PM-NY 11PM-LON 15-OCT 6AM-HK 9AM-SYD

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1 GBP = 1.8027 CAD

Date	CAD/GBP	Change	Period
30 Sep 2024	0.5526	0.4% ▲	2 Week
16 Jul 2024	0.5636	1.5% ▼	3 Month
15 Oct 2023	0.6030	8% ▼	1 Year
16 Oct 2019	0.5908	6.1% ▼	5 Year
17 Oct 2014	0.5510	0.7% ▲	10 Year
19 Oct 2004	0.4413	25.8% ▲	20 Year

CAD/GBP historic rates & change to 14-Oct-2024

What are equivalent amounts of CAD and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for CAD to GBP (Canadian dollar to British pound)*.

CAD	GBP
C$ 1	£ 0.5547
C$ 5	£ 2.7735
C$ 10	£ 5.5470
C$ 20	£ 11.09
C$ 50	£ 27.74
C$ 100	£ 55.47
C$ 250	£ 138.68
C$ 500	£ 277.35
C$ 1,000	£ 554.70
C$ 2,000	£ 1,109
C$ 5,000	£ 2,774
C$ 10,000	£ 5,547
C$ 20,000	£ 11,094
C$ 50,000	£ 27,735
C$ 100,000	£ 55,470

CAD	GBP
C$ 1.8027	£ 1
C$ 9.0135	£ 5
C$ 18.03	£ 10
C$ 36.05	£ 20
C$ 90.14	£ 50
C$ 180.27	£ 100
C$ 450.68	£ 250
C$ 901.35	£ 500
C$ 1,803	£ 1,000
C$ 3,605	£ 2,000
C$ 9,014	£ 5,000
C$ 18,027	£ 10,000
C$ 36,054	£ 20,000
C$ 90,135	£ 50,000
C$ 180,270	£ 100,000

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*Converted at the current CADGBP interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for CAD to GBP

15 OctThe exchange rate for CAD to GBP has recently seen a decline, with current trading levels around 0.5550, which is 1.1% below the 3-month average of 0.5614 and at 7-day lows. FX analysts note that the Canadian dollar (CAD) appears muted despite positive employment data, suggesting a lack of robust support for the currency. This situation is compounded by the ongoing slide in global oil prices, with the price of oil currently at $75.26—2.7% below the average of the last three months. As oil is a crucial export for Canada, further declines in prices could hinder the CAD’s strength against the GBP in the coming days.

Read our full review of recent CAD to GBP forecasts.

How to get a good CAD to GBP exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting Canadian dollar to British pound:

Shop around for the best CAD/GBP exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the CAD/GBP rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both CAD and GBP at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with Canadian dollar, then it's better for the CAD/GBP exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

Will the Canadian dollar rise against the British pound?

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

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