The index is called GBPCAD and is one of the major forex indexes for funds and private citizens who trade currencies. However, before traders invest money in this forex index, it is smart to conduct a thorough research about GBPCAD.

What is GBPCAD?

The GBPCAD is the index showing the relationship between the Canadian Dollar and the British Pound. The index is more efficient in showing the public the relative strength of the two economies.

Canada was part of the British Empire and had long-standing financial relations with Great Britain. Even though Canada is a vast country, it represents a market of only 30 million people that cannot affect the production of industrial goods.

However, Canada is prosperous in energy exports, making its currency much more valuable than others in the region. Traders willing to find out how to invest in GBPCAD can start with a demo account, available on the SimpleFX platform.

How does the GBPCAD market work?

The Canadian Central Bank and the Bank of England have started a common platform to calculate the trading and the relative values of the CAD and GBP, respectively.

This index works 24/5 and gets renewed every 15 seconds. That’s essential knowledge for those who want to know how to trade GBPCAD. When someone wants to trade Canadian Dollars for British Pounds and vice versa, the index will either go up or down to determine the new exchange rate for the two currencies.

SimpleFX reminds that there is no direct government intervention to control the price of CAD or GBP, making both countries vulnerable to rogue capitals who wish to short-sell their currencies to gain profit.

GBPCAD price history

Here is the latest history for the GBPCAD index:

2018

2018 was one of the most promising years for the Canadian economy. After years of inflation, the economy produced more working positions and exports, so the average GBPCAD price was close to 1.70 Canadian Dollars per 1 British Pound.

2019

After a short period of the GBPCAD index plummeting from 1.60 CAD to 1 GBP, there was a relapse toward the area of 1.70 CAD to 1 GBP. That happened when the British economy announced better results for the third and fourth quarters, respectively, and the interest rates from the Bank of England started going upward.

2020

In 2020, an economic recession in Canada and Great Britain kept their economies from blossoming. That's why the GBPAUD index remained relatively stable at around 1.67 Canadian Dollars for 1 British Pound.

2021

During 2021, there has been inflation in the British economy. And that was the reason for the significant increases in the overnight rate for the British Pound held by the Bank of England. As this happened, the GBPCAD went from 1.6 Canadian Dollars to 1 British Pound, making the exports from England much cheaper for the Canadian economic area residents.

2022

Things went wrong for Britain in 2022 when the government had to be replaced twice within a year. Record-high inflation rates devalued the economy, and the Canadian Dollar managed to strike back. The GBPCAD index went down to 1.52 Canadian Dollars for 1 British Pound. That boosted British exports.

Current GBPCAD price

The current GBPCAD price is subject to fluctuation due to the volatility of the forex market. Investors can check it on the chart or the SimpleFX Webtrader platform.

Is GBPCAD a good investment?

Whether GBPCAD is a good investment depends on factors such as interest rates, monetary policies, geopolitical events, etc. The answer depends on analyzing these factors and the potential returns on investment. If the factors are also stable and there are more chances of return, this currency pair brings more interest from investors eager to learn how to invest in forex worldwide.

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