todays exchange rate

[skelfbsfb]

You might get an even better rate if it takes a day or 2 to go through.

If only I had that kind of luck.

 

[wayneg]

Just checked my payment, it went thru at $1.59 which is what it was on the day I paid, the following day it rose back upto $1.60 so no luck for me.

 

[skelfbsfb]

Just checked my payment, it went thru at $1.59 which is what it was on the day I paid, the following day it rose back upto $1.60 so no luck for me.

Thanks Wayne for info

 

[wayneg]

Should be a good day for Les' update, another healthy rise this morning, interbank upto 1.61250, now hoping we break the 12 month high of 1.62720

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5640 UP $0.0171
£500 = $782.00 UP $8.55
UP $9.40 since last since Saturday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35






very good rise wayne i be start buying again when its $1.60 to the pound.

 

[scottishgirl87]

Should be a good day for Les' update, another healthy rise this morning, interbank upto 1.61250, now hoping we break the 12 month high of 1.62720

Hoping for $1.62 as well as that means I'll generally get $1.60 on my FairFX. Got a wee bit of money I could be loading on now but I think I'll wait until tomorrow to see what happens.

 

[skelfbsfb]

Should be a good day for Les' update, another healthy rise this morning, interbank upto 1.61250, now hoping we break the 12 month high of 1.62720

wayneg do you know the reason for the rise as its been very steady over the past few weeks, and do you think it will break the year high. If only I had that crystal ball. Going to pay my dues tonight especial if i get the $1.61

 

[wayneg]

wayneg do you know the reason for the rise as its been very steady over the past few weeks, and do you think it will break the year high. If only I had that crystal ball. Going to pay my dues tonight especial if i get the $1.61

Not really no, the US spending figures were out yesterday, went up 3.5%, best for 3 years, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12327467
I think there were worries of violence in Egypt but now looking more like a peaceful outcome
UK manufacturing in January expanded at its fastest pace since records began in 1992.
I think its just a few more positive stories around than negative, could all change with a few bad reports out no-one knows, thats why I paid cruise off at a rate I was happy with.

 

[skelfbsfb]

Not really no, the US spending figures were out yesterday, went up 3.5%, best for 3 years, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12327467
I think there were worries of violence in Egypt but now looking more like a peaceful outcome
UK manufacturing in January expanded at its fastest pace since records began in 1992.
I think its just a few more positive stories around than negative, could all change with a few bad reports out no-one knows, thats why I paid cruise off at a rate I was happy with.

Must be a lot of positive stories as its now at $1.6155. Les will be shown another blue day tomorrow.

 

[scottishgirl87]

Bit unhappy with FairFX here They're normally 2 cents under the interbank rate which has stayed at $1.61 most of the day meaning FairFX would/should be $1.59 but they seem to be sticking with $1.5875. Bit annoying when CaxtonFX (FairFX's biggest rivals) are offering $1.60

Oh well, I'm just being pernickity!

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5753 UP $0.0113
£500 = $787.65 UP $5.65
UP $15.05 since last since Saturday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

Wayne youre right but not as mutch as i hoped but it still gone up.
can i ask you something Wayne does Fairfax do dollars or just on the cards ?

les

 

[grantforrest]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5753 UP $0.0113
£500 = $787.65 UP $5.65
UP $15.05 since last since Saturday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

Wayne youre right but not as mutch as i hoped but it still gone up.
can i ask you something Wayne does Fairfax do dollars or just on the cards ?

les

Fairfx does cold hard cash but at a lower rate than for their cards if I remember correctly......a spokesperson for Wayne was reported as saying

 

[buzz for boys]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5753 UP $0.0113
£500 = $787.65 UP $5.65
UP $15.05 since last since Saturday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

Wayne youre right but not as mutch as i hoped but it still gone up.
can i ask you something Wayne does Fairfax do dollars or just on the cards ?

les

Fairx do cash too the rate today is 1.579 !

 

[2Tiggies]

Bit unhappy with FairFX here They're normally 2 cents under the interbank rate which has stayed at $1.61 most of the day meaning FairFX would/should be $1.59 but they seem to be sticking with $1.5875. Bit annoying when CaxtonFX (FairFX's biggest rivals) are offering $1.60

I have noticed in recent months that FairFX is taking a while to get 'with it' when the rates move. Sometimes it takes the whole day for them to reflect a big jump or drop from the morning. If it is falling this can buy you a bit of time, but when the rate rises, it is somewhat frustrating.

 

[scottishgirl87]

I have noticed in recent months that FairFX is taking a while to get 'with it' when the rates move. Sometimes it takes the whole day for them to reflect a big jump or drop from the morning. If it is falling this can buy you a bit of time, but when the rate rises, it is somewhat frustrating.

Yeah I've noticed that also! They've always been a bit slow but lately I've noticed they're even slower than ever! I might be wrong but I've also noticed they never change their rate at nights or weekends, so if they haven't adjusted the rate on a Friday afternoon it stays the same until Monday morning!

No joy of $1.60 on FairFX yet but then the interbank rate hasn't stayed at $1.62 long enough for it to happen.

 

[scottishgirl87]

Well I just caved and topped up my FairFX at $1.5900, down ever so slightly from $1.5925. If it gets better then I still have more money to get so, I just couldn't hold out any longer!

Interbank rate currently going down at $1.6156.

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5812 UP $0.0059
£500 = $790.60 UP $2.95
UP $18.00 since last since Saturday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

 

[Jordanblackpool]

hey hey, but of advice needed....I go in four weeks....should I be buying now or give it a few days yet?

 

[PoppyAnna]

hey hey, but of advice needed....I go in four weeks....should I be buying now or give it a few days yet?

If we knew that, we'd all be millionaires Rodney!

I'm going in nine weeks, I'm going out to buy £500 today and keep an eye on it - sounds silly but for me, I've just got to be happy with the rate I'm getting and not try to over think it. I'm pretty happy with todays rate.

 

[wayneg]

hey hey, but of advice needed....I go in four weeks....should I be buying now or give it a few days yet?

No-one can know, it could go either way. In the past few minutes we have just hit a 12 month high with the interbank rate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/market_data/currency/11/12/twelve_month.stm

I gave up years ago trying to guess which way exchanges are going to go, I just use a fee free credit card for everything I spend. I could buy $'s today at around $1.58 but my fee free card would get me $1.625, even if the rate drops slightly before we go in 2 weeks I am still better off using a credit card but maybe it will be even better in 2 weeks so I will gain even more.

Guessing when to change money is always a gamble.