GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X)
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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.
Returns By Period
GBP/USD had a return of -1.91% year-to-date (YTD) and -1.04% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, GBP/USD had an annualized return of -2.84%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.71%, indicating that GBP/USD did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.91% | 8.76% |
| 1 month | -1.16% | -0.32% |
| 6 months | 1.52% | 18.48% |
| 1 year | -1.04% | 25.36% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -0.79% | 12.60% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -2.84% | 10.71% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.35% | -0.49% | 0.09% | -0.59% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -0.37% | 3.87% | 0.85% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GBPUSD=X is 49, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other currencies in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
GBPUSD=X (GBP/USD)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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 57.14%, occurring on Feb 26, 1985. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current GBP/USD drawdown is 49.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.14% | Nov 5, 1980 | 1079 | Feb 26, 1985 | — | — | — |
| -7.51% | Feb 15, 1980 | 35 | Apr 3, 1980 | 31 | May 21, 1980 | 66 |
| -2.94% | May 28, 1980 | 5 | Jun 3, 1980 | 24 | Jul 7, 1980 | 29 |
| -2.71% | Jul 25, 1980 | 6 | Aug 1, 1980 | 20 | Sep 1, 1980 | 26 |
| -1.48% | Sep 5, 1980 | 10 | Sep 18, 1980 | 22 | Oct 20, 1980 | 32 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current GBP/USD volatility is 1.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.