Convert Canadian Dollar to British Pound
CAD to GBP Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Canadian Dollar (CAD) = 0.5364 British Pound (GBP) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CAD converts to roughly 53.64 GBP, and $1,000 CAD converts to about 536.42 GBP. The CAD/GBP rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day CAD/GBP context
Over the past 90 days, CAD/GBP has traded between 0.5355 and 0.5518. The current rate of 0.5364 sits roughly 6% through that range — near the lower end, meaning British Pound has been stronger than typical against Canadian Dollar recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Canadian Dollar has weakened by 2.35% against British Pound.
CAD/GBP Price History
Interactive CAD/GBP exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada and the sixth-most-held reserve currency. Nicknamed the "Loonie" after the loon on the C$1 coin, it is a commodity currency driven primarily by crude oil prices and US cross-border trade, which accounts for roughly 75% of Canadian exports.
- •Canada is the world's fourth-largest crude oil producer
- •Roughly 75% of Canadian exports go to the United States
- •Bank of Canada (BoC) sets the overnight rate and targets 2% CPI inflation
- •USD/CAD is often called the "Loonie" among traders
- •Canada and the US are connected by the USMCA trade agreement (replaced NAFTA in 2020)
About British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies in continuous use, dating back over 1,200 years. It is issued by the Bank of England and is the fourth-most-traded currency globally.
- •In continuous use since Anglo-Saxon England — older than any major fiat rival
- •Fourth-most-traded currency, ~13% of daily global forex turnover
- •Bank of England sets Bank Rate via its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- •GBP/USD carries the traders' nickname "Cable" from the 19th-century transatlantic telegraph cable
- •The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020; Brexit still shapes GBP volatility around trade headlines
Frequently Asked Questions
How do commodity prices affect CAD/GBP?
CAD is a commodity-linked currency — its movements correlate closely with WTI crude oil prices. Rising commodity prices typically strengthen CAD and move CAD/GBP accordingly.
What is a typical daily range for CAD/GBP?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move CAD/GBP the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are BoC rate decisions, Canadian employment data, and WTI crude movements and Bank of England MPC meetings, UK CPI, and UK jobs reports. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert CAD to GBP at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CAD/GBP than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the CAD/GBP rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CAD/GBP rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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