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

There’s been some erratic moves in exchange rates recently.

As you know, it’s far from a normal December.

If Christmas wasn’t imminent, you get the feeling we would already have new restrictions in place. There’s even talk of more lockdowns.

It’s the calm before the storm.

While the Pound has been see-sawing against the Euro, it continues to slide against the US Dollar.

This tells us investors are aware of the impending risk and are rotating towards safe-haven currencies.

We know in periods of uncertainty, volatility rises.

It makes the timing of your money transfers even more critical.

Consider using the window of opportunity before Christmas to protect yourself from the risks of adverse market movements.

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.

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: 

Wednesday 22nd December 2021 at 10:50

£1.00 GBP = 1.1789 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3316 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8589 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9642 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7184 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 21.1707 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

Pound jumps but for how long?

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the first time in 3 years.

The Pound jumped against the Euro, US Dollar and most other currencies on the news.

It was a brave decision given how uncertain things are right now.

The Omicron variant is the Ebenezer Scrooge of Christmas.

If Boris Johnson introduces new restrictions once the turkey and brussels are eaten, the Pound’s gains could be very short-lived.

Make sure any upcoming transactions are protected against the risks of sudden market movements.

Consider taking advantage of current exchange rates while you can.

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

To find out our latest exchange rates, click on the link 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: 

Friday 17th December 2021 at 11:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1739 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3283 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8578 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9662 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7016 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 21.1362 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

Why the Pound is on a Knife Edge ?

Normally, the wise old owls at the Bank of England would be looking to put their feet up, down a brandy or two, and see out the year.

But this year, they still have one meeting left and it will be very closely watched.

The Bank of England faces a difficult decision.

The economic data coming out of the UK is strong. Economic growth (GDP) data due out on December 10th may reinforce this view.

However, there is a clear threat of rising COVID cases. The spike in cases in Germany, France and Italy will likely spread to the UK.

Pound Sterling will be highly sensitive either way.

In these uncertain times, you may prefer to secure an exchange rate now rather than worry about the market movements that lie ahead.

Whatever your requirements, please get in touch with a member of the Key Currency team on 01872 487 500.

We can help guide you on the best strategy for your situation.

To find out our latest exchange rates, click on the link 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: 

Wednesday 8th December 2021 at 10:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1734 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3236 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8559 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9529 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.6713 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 20.94976 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

As the Omicron variant has hit the headlines, it has sent both stock markets and currency markets into a spin.

Last week the Euro was sold-off amid concerns about a rapid deterioration in the Eurozone economy.

But now the market has taken a different view.

The so-called ‘risk-off’ trade means investors have poured money into safe-haven currencies such as the Euro and US Dollar.

This has caused Pound Sterling to have a 4-day losing streak against the Euro and against the Dollar, the Pound looks even weaker.

The uncertainty caused by Omicron also means the Bank of England may “bottle it” again at the December meeting and keep interest rates on hold. A potential interest rate rise was a key factor holding up the Pound.

The morale of the story is, as always, that we live in an uncertain world.

Things change quickly.

Opportunities come and go.

Whatever your currency requirements, please get in touch with a member of the Key Currency team on 01872 487 500.

Unlike impersonal banks and online only platforms, we can help guide you on the best strategy for your situation.

To find out our latest exchange rates, click on the link 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: 

Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 13:00

£1.00 GBP = 1.1770 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3321 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8635 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9472 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.6980 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 21.0796 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