GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH-USD).

Performance

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH-USD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GBPUSD=X GBP/USD	-1.65%	7.55%	-1.67%	5.28%	-10.69%	-0.91%	3.06%	4.01%	-5.66%	3.93%
BCH-USD Bitcoin Cash	-25.76%	38.15%	66.88%	167.70%	-77.45%	25.69%	68.04%	37.94%	-93.76%	329.48%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GBPUSD=X achieves a -1.65% return, which is significantly higher than BCH-USD's -25.76% return.

GBPUSD=X

• 1D: -0.48%
• 1M: -0.90%
• YTD: -1.65%
• 6M: -1.51%
• 1Y: 1.82%
• 3Y*: 2.17%
• 5Y*: -0.86%
• 10Y*: -0.75%

BCH-USD

• 1D: -2.35%
• 1M: 0.13%
• YTD: -25.76%
• 6M: -25.33%
• 1Y: 51.80%
• 3Y*: 51.50%
• 5Y*: -3.51%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

GBPUSD=X

GBPUSD=X Risk / Return Rank: 38
GBPUSD=X Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
GBPUSD=X Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
GBPUSD=X Omega Ratio Rank: 50
GBPUSD=X Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
GBPUSD=X Martin Ratio Rank: 17

BCH-USD

BCH-USD Risk / Return Rank: 85
BCH-USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
BCH-USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
BCH-USD Omega Ratio Rank: 89
BCH-USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
BCH-USD Martin Ratio Rank: 73

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH-USD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	GBPUSD=X	BCH-USD	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.22	0.73	-0.51
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.36	1.47	-1.11
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.04	1.15	-0.10
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.53	-0.58	+0.05
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.03	-1.16	+0.13
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GBPUSD=X Sharpe Ratio is 0.22, which is lower than the BCH-USD Sharpe Ratio of 0.73. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GBPUSD=X and BCH-USD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GBPUSD=X	BCH-USD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.22	0.73	-0.51
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.10	-0.04	-0.06
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.08	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.22	-0.02	-0.20

Correlation

The correlation between GBPUSD=X and BCH-USD is 0.10, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Drawdowns

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GBPUSD=X drawdown since its inception was -49.29%, smaller than the maximum BCH-USD drawdown of -97.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GBPUSD=X and BCH-USD.

Drawdown Indicators

	GBPUSD=X	BCH-USD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-49.29%	-97.96%	+48.67%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.26%	-32.47%	+27.21%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-24.78%	-94.25%	+69.47%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-27.99%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-37.20%	-88.13%	+50.93%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-30.76%	-86.02%	+55.26%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.69%	16.26%	-13.57%

Volatility

GBPUSD=X vs. BCH-USD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) is 2.56%, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH-USD) has a volatility of 12.72%. This indicates that GBPUSD=X experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BCH-USD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GBPUSD=X	BCH-USD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.56%	12.72%	-10.16%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	4.64%	52.41%	-47.77%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	6.79%	59.03%	-52.24%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	8.28%	78.60%	-70.32%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.14%	98.61%	-89.47%