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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GBP/USD, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) has returned -1.66% so far this year and 2.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GBPUSD=X has returned -0.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
GBP/USD
- 1D
- 0.35%
- 1M
- -1.29%
- YTD
- -1.66%
- 6M
- -1.58%
- 1Y
- 2.44%
- 3Y*
- 2.39%
- 5Y*
- -0.88%
- 10Y*
- -0.72%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 24, 2007, GBPUSD=X's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.15%.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, GBPUSD=X closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 24, 2016 at -8.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.69% | -1.48% | -1.84% | -1.66% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -0.97% | 1.50% | 2.71% | 3.16% | 0.90% | 2.12% | -3.85% | 2.42% | -0.58% | -2.20% | 0.68% | 1.64% | 7.55% |
| 2024 | -0.28% | -0.50% | -0.05% | -1.00% | 1.99% | -0.77% | 1.69% | 2.08% | 1.91% | -3.55% | -1.32% | -1.70% | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 1.92% | -2.43% | 2.58% | 1.91% | -1.01% | 2.05% | 1.11% | -1.26% | -3.71% | -0.41% | 3.87% | 0.79% | 5.28% |
| 2022 | -0.66% | -0.21% | -2.09% | -4.31% | 0.25% | -3.37% | -0.04% | -4.51% | -4.01% | 2.73% | 5.20% | 0.25% | -10.69% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 1.71% | -1.05% | 0.28% | 2.82% | -2.66% | 0.55% | -1.08% | -2.06% | 1.57% | -2.82% | 1.77% | -0.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
GBP/USD has an annualized alpha of -2.81%, beta of 0.13, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 25, 2007.
- This currency participated in 38.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.83% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
- R² of 0.08 means this currency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.81%
- Beta
- 0.13
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 12.83%
- Downside Capture
- 38.98%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GBPUSD=X ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar currencies. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GBPUSD=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.29 | 0.90 | -0.61 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.46 | 1.39 | -0.93 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.21 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.47 | 1.40 | -1.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.92 | 6.61 | -7.53 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GBP/USD. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the GBP/USD was 49.29%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current GBP/USD drawdown is 37.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.29% | Nov 9, 2007 | 3881 | Sep 26, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -3.92% | Jul 25, 2007 | 18 | Aug 17, 2007 | 52 | Oct 30, 2007 | 70 |
| -1.68% | Apr 25, 2007 | 33 | Jun 8, 2007 | 14 | Jun 28, 2007 | 47 |
| -0.44% | Nov 5, 2007 | 1 | Nov 5, 2007 | 2 | Nov 7, 2007 | 3 |
| -0.29% | Jul 3, 2007 | 4 | Jul 6, 2007 | 2 | Jul 10, 2007 | 6 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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