The Pound to Euro rate has tumbled over the last few days.

Only yesterday it was barely holding above the low point for the year.

The simmering problems in the Ukraine have got investors spooked.

Note - The Pound tends to get hit harder than the Euro in times of trouble.

We also think the market expectation for four UK interest rate hikes in 2022 may be a bit too ambitious.

If this expectation doesn’t eventuate, it will be bad news for the Pound.

I guess it’s another example of things changing rapidly in these uncertain times.

Trends can be short-lived. Opportunities can be fleeting.

As always we will be keeping an eagle eye on what’s happening in currency markets.

If you would like to speak to a member of our team, call us on 01872 487 500.

Or to find out our latest rates, click below.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

• To discuss Exchange Rates and Your Currency Options, please contact our trader today on 01872 487 500.
• Need to Trade Your Currency soon, then request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day, Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 09:30

£1.00 GBP = 1.1935 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3481 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8871 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.0191 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7047 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 20.6403 ZAR

• Want to Learn More?

• We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.

• Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

  

• Need to Send Money Abroad?

  • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
  • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
  • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

• Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
• Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
• All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

• For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

France has Re-Opened for Travel

As of today (January 14th 2022), fully vaccinated people travelling from the UK to France will no longer need an essential reason for travel and no longer have to quarantine on arrival.

You will still, however, be required to present the negative result of a Covid test [PCR or lateral flow] taken in the 24 hours before your journey begins.

It should also be noted that from Saturday all adults, residents and visitors, will need to have had a booster Covid jab to be considered 'fully vaccinated' under French health pass rules for leisure and attending events within France, if their second jab was more than seven months ago (the NHS Covid App is acceptable in France for 'health pass' purposes).

Boosters are not however a requirement for entry to the country, though this could change later in the year.

Viewing appointments are now being snapped up quickly so get in touch and secure your viewing trip appointments as soon as possible.

Blog submitted by: Sharon Evans - Founder of Cle France.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

The Pound continues its bullish trend.

Right now it is sitting on the cusp of 2-year highs against the Euro.

Investors are thinking that Omicron cases will peak in the UK soon.

That’s what happened in South Africa – a rapid rise followed by a rapid fall.

If things pan out that way, the pressure will be back on the Bank of England to tackle UK inflation.

In other words, investors’ are betting that interest rate rises are coming.

The first test will be early next month.

Market expectations are for 3-4 hikes this year alone, so the Bank of England needs to get a move on.

Of course if they choke (on their crumpets and jam), the Pound’s gains could easily go into reverse.

One thing’s for sure…

Nothing stays static for long in the currency markets.

With so much going on, uncertainty and volatility are here to stay.

But where there’s movement, there’s opportunities.

If you would like to speak to a member of our team, call us on 01872 487 500.

Or to find out our latest rates, click below.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

• To discuss Exchange Rates and Your Currency Options, please contact our trader today on 01872 487 500.
• Need to Trade Your Currency soon, then request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day, Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 09:30

£1.00 GBP = 1.1994 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3607 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8931 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.0078 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7199 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 21.1861 ZAR

• Want to Learn More?

• We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.

• Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

  

• Need to Send Money Abroad?

  • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
  • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
  • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

• Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
• Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
• All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

• For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

Happy New Year and Happy New High!

They say greed and fear drive markets, but hope can be a powerful force too.

Right now the Pound is riding high at 22-month highs against the Euro despite the large number of new Covid cases.

It seems investors are hopeful the UK government will resist calls for further restrictions and thereby keep the economic recovery on track.

In Europe, governments face a similar dilemma. But the policy response of each EU country is less clear.

Both the Pound and the Euro will stay sensitive to coronavirus reports, and the announcements of leaders and health officials.

We’re not out of the woods yet.

We expect exchange rates to remain volatile.

If you would like to discuss your currency transfer requirements, you can speak to a member of our team on 01872 487 500.

Or to find out our latest exchange rates, please click below.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

• To discuss Exchange Rates and Your Currency Options, please contact our trader today on 01872 487 500.
• Need to Trade Your Currency soon, then request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day, Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Tuesday 4th January 2022 at 10:45

£1.00 GBP = 1.1950 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3505 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8719 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9884 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7208 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 21.5842 ZAR

• Want to Learn More?

• We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.

• Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

  

• Need to Send Money Abroad?

  • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
  • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
  • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

• Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
• Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
• All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.
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• For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

Why Christmas is so busy for Currency

A lot of people will be looking to take some time off over the Christmas and New Year period.

However it is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for people looking for properties abroad.

I guess the cold weather and time indoors gets people thinking about buying a holiday home or a complete relocation overseas.

It’s one area we can definitely help you with and our website is always open!

If you would like to talk about a currency strategy for buying an overseas property safely (even with Brexit), please get in touch with us on 01872 487 500 UK.

Our Currency office will remain open every working day.

Or if you would simply like a quick quote - Click here for a free quote

Opening Hours

We are staying open as normal throughout the Christmas period, except the public holidays.

If you need any help or wish to trade, it is not too late!

Friday 24th December - OPEN 8.30am - 12.30pm

Saturday 25th December - CLOSED Public Holidays

Sunday 26th December - CLOSED Public Holidays

Monday 27th December - CLOSED Public Holidays

Tuesday 28th December - CLOSED Public Holidays

Wednesday 29th December - OPEN 8.30am – 5.30pm

Thursday 30th December - OPEN 8.30am – 5.30pm

Friday 31st December - OPEN 8.30am - 12.30pm

Saturday 1st January - CLOSED Public Holiday

Sunday 2nd January - CLOSED Public Holiday

Monday 3rd January - CLOSED Public Holiday

Tuesday 4th January (onwards) - OPEN 8.30am – 5.30pm

Merry Christmas and thanks again!

Speak to a member of the Key Currency team on 01872 487 500.

Or to find out our latest exchange rates, click on the link below.

Kind regards, 
David Evans 
Co-Founder of Cle France