Author, Mike Smith
Euro to Pound forecasts are used by businesses and individuals to make better decisions on the timing of international transfers.
A EUR to GBP forecast is essentially an expectation of the exchange rate at a future date using past, present and anticipated data.
Is EUR GBP going up or down?
The EUR GBP rate has been trending down throughout most of 2024. In October 2024, the Euro to Pound exchange rate hit a 2-year low. The European Central Bank has cut interest rates more aggressively than the Bank of England in 2024, which has weakened the Euro.
Here’s a quick rundown on what’s been driving the Euro to Pound exchange rate.
Both the EU and UK have seen a rapid decline in their inflation rates in the past 12 months.
The EU has an inflation rate of 1.7% and the UK is 1.9%.
Both are below the target set by their respective central banks. That’s important because it allows a central bank to bring down interest rates.
The EU has been more aggresive in cutting interest rates compared to the UK.
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates 3 times in 2024 compared to just once by the Bank of England.
Lower interest rates tend to weaken a currency, so that explains why the Euro has fallen relative to the Pound.
Of course, the Bank of England may catch up with the European Central Bank over time. If that happens you woudl expect the Pound to underperform the Euro.
As a whole, we see the Pound’s strength in 2024 largely due to higher interest rates in the UK relative to the EU. The gap may persist in the short-term but we see no reason why it would remain a long lasting feature. In short, we see the Euro as likely to recover against the Pound over 2025.
Trying to pinpoint an exact rate at a specific time is impossible. There are too many variables that impact exchange rates daily.
Forecasting exchange rates is ultimately about making an informed judgement based on probability and using that to your advantage.
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EUR to GBP forecast poll (1 week, 1 month, 1 quarter)
Some of the leading FX websites regularly carry out polls of exchange rate forecasts among various experts and analysts.
This is a good way to get an overview of the consensus view over different intervals.
One of the better forecast polls is produced by FX Street.
You can view their latest EUR to GBP poll here.
To be clear, I have no affiliation with them.
I just like the straightforward presentation of information, and you get to see the views of around 15 analysts in 1 week, 1 month and 1 quarter frame.
You don’t have to go through every view (how boring).
At the top of the page is a nice little summary of the overall sentiment showing the percentage with a bullish, bearish or sideways bias.
In the case of EUR/GBP, bullish would indicate the Euro is expected to rise; bearish would indicate an expected fall and sideways would indicate those sitting firmly on the fence.
The point of all this is not to reach a place of certainty. You will only ever have certainty in hindsight (we’re all guilty of that sometimes).
However, a poll can be a good way of capturing forward-looking data and giving you a feel for the strength of conviction among analysts.
EUR to GBP forecast weekly – my approach
There’s only a small number of things that can affect a weekly EUR-to-GBP forecast.
A weekly timeframe is so small that you can narrow down your focus.
I do some simple checks using both fundamental and technical analysis.
Fundamental analysis involves evaluating news, events and economic data that influence currency markets.
To get a quick snapshot of what is scheduled for release in the coming week, I suggest you look at the DailyFX economic calendar.
There are plenty of free economic calendars online. Still, I like this one because the layout is easy to understand, and it assigns each piece of economic data with a low, medium, or high level of importance.
I concentrate on high-impact events as they have historically proven to cause far greater market volatility.
A calendar is a helpful way of managing risk.
If you are cautious by nature and you can’t afford for the rate to move against you, then it makes sense to convert your Euro to Sterling before the release of a high-importance event.
If you are more comfortable taking on the risk, you may prefer to rely on technical analysis.
Technical analysis involves the use of market data and historical charts to identify trends and predict price movements.
There are so many websites that offer free EUR/GBP charts, but a lot don’t add any technical analysis.
Investing.com is a good free source of technical analysis of the Euro to Pound rate.
Just select the timeframe you want (in orange), and it will give you a summary of whether it’s a Buy (Euro to strengthen) or a Sell (Euro to weaken) based on market momentum and technical indicators.
I appreciate doing this kind of analysis won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.
If you would rather speak to someone more familiar with foreign exchange markets, it can be beneficial to get in touch with a money transfer specialist.
While most money transfer companies these days are online apps, others, such as ourselves, are happy to discuss and understand your requirements and help guide you on exchange rate trends, forecasts and market news.
EUR/GBP forecast long-term – some practical advice
Longer periods call for a different approach.
Time brings the opportunity for larger moves – good or bad.
While a 1% swing would be considered a big move in the EUR/GBP rate in a week, over 6 months, it’s not unusual to see swings of 5% or more.
It’s because broader macroeconomic themes have time to play out over longer periods. There is also a greater likelihood that an unexpected, significant event could unfold.
While time gives you flexibility, it can also lead to procrastination.
This is a common thing I hear:
- It’s not the right time. The Euro is going up; I’m going to wait for it to go up some more.
- It’s not the right time. The Euro is going down; I’m going to wait for it to come back up.
Because the Euro is always going either up or down, you may fall into the trap of thinking it is never the perfect time to exchange your money.
It is human nature to always want a better rate, no matter what the actual rate is.
I’m not suggesting you accept whatever rate is put in front of you.
But I am suggesting you think through what rate you would be satisfied with or would allow you to fulfil your life plans (which is the real objective here).
As a former stockbroker, I am reminded of what my old boss used to love to say. It’s a quote from a comic strip character, Pogo “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
Human emotions can easily get in the way of logic, particularly when it comes to financial decisions.
My practical advice for longer-term EUR/GBP forecasting is simply to use historical reference points as a guide to your decision.
Start by looking at the EUR/GBP chart using different timeframes. I tend to look at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years.
I’m seeking to identify areas of support (troughs) and resistance (peaks).
As a Euro seller, you want to sell near a peak to maximise your position. It’s often a case of being vigilant and not too greedy.
You might find it useful to speak to a professional who is watching rates continuously throughout the day.
You may have neither the time nor the inclination to watch the exchange rates all day yourself and so may miss the best opportunities.
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