GBP vs CAD
🇨🇦1 GBP = 1.88 CAD
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
GBP / CAD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About GBP / CAD
🇬🇧 GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the oldest currency still in use and the fourth most traded currency in the world. It is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.
🇨🇦 CAD — Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar, often called the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the one-dollar coin, is the fifth most held reserve currency in the world. It is closely tied to commodity prices, especially oil.
Key Factors Affecting GBP/CAD
🇬🇧 GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and Brexit-related developments
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
🇨🇦 CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US-Canada trade relations and USMCA
- Canadian housing market and employment data
💡 Did You Know? — GBP
The pound sterling has been in continuous use since its inception around 775 AD, making it over 1,200 years old.
💡 Did You Know? — CAD
Canada's one-dollar coin features a common loon, which is why the Canadian dollar is nicknamed the 'Loonie.'
Economy Overview
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
The UK has one of the largest economies in Europe, with London serving as a major global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy and inflation targets.
🇨🇦 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.