CAD vs GBP
1 CAD = 0.53655 GBP
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CAD / GBP| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.53238 2026-09-29 | 0.53655 | +0.78% | 0.52858 2026-10-06 | 0.53655 2026-10-29 | |
| 3 Months | 0.53352 2026-07-29 | 0.53655 | +0.57% | 0.52816 2026-08-05 | 0.53721 2026-09-03 | |
| 6 Months | 0.54128 2026-04-29 | 0.53655 | -0.87% | 0.52544 2026-07-07 | 0.54423 2026-05-15 | |
| 1 Year | 0.54341 2025-10-29 | 0.53655 | -1.26% | 0.52544 2026-07-07 | 0.55185 2026-03-09 | |
| 3 Years | 0.59719 2023-10-27 | 0.53655 | -10.16% | 0.52544 2026-07-07 | 0.59719 2023-10-27 | |
| 5 Years | 0.58743 2021-10-29 | 0.53655 | -8.66% | 0.52544 2026-07-07 | 0.68608 2022-09-28 | |
| 10 Years | 0.61482 2016-10-28 | 0.53655 | -12.73% | 0.52544 2026-07-07 | 0.68608 2022-09-28 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 CAD in GBP?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CAD equals 0.5365 GBP. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CAD to GBP exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.5365 GBP per 1 CAD. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its CAD/GBP data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical CAD to GBP exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CAD/GBP exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CAD / GBP
CAD — Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar, often called the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the one-dollar coin, is one of the reserve currencies held by central banks around the world. It is closely tied to commodity prices, especially oil.
GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
Key Factors Affecting CAD/GBP
CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US–Canada trade relations
- Canadian housing market and employment data
GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
💡 Did You Know? — GBP
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
Economy Overview
Canada
Canada has a resource-rich economy with significant exports of crude oil, natural gas, and minerals. The Bank of Canada sets monetary policy independently from the US despite close economic ties.
United Kingdom
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22