The GBP/USD exchange rate fell to 1.3214 on July 31, 2025, down 0.32% from the previous session. Over the past month, the British Pound has weakened 3.87%, but it's up by 3.82% over the last 12 months. British Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The pound to euro history reveals that exchange rates in 2022 were not as low as they were during 2008 or since the Brexit referendum. Since the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum on its European Union membership in June 2016, the British pound (GBP) weakened against the euro. From a high of 1.43 at the end of November 2015, the GBP to EUR exchange rate has remained below 1.2 since July 2016, sitting at 1.11 as of October 2020. By July 29, 2025, values had reached 1.15 euros per pound. The euro to pound exchange rate can be found on a different page.Hitting UK citizens' pocketsIt is not just European holidaymakers that are hit when the British pound to Euro exchange rate falls. The average UK consumer also feels the pinch as inflation rates often rise to cover the shortfall of the pound. When the inflation rate rises, the price of imported goods goes up and the consumer ends up paying more. GBP to U.S. dollarSince 2016's referendum, the British pound (GBP) fell across the exchange. The GBP's fall against the Euro was also reflected against the U.S. dollar where the exchange rate in May 2016 (pre-referendum) of 1.46 dollars to the pound has fallen significantly.

During 2022, the GBP/USD exchange rate reached its lowest value ever recorded after the UK government announced its initial plans to combat inflation. Prices did increase again after these plans were turned back shortly after. As of July 29, 2025, one pound was valued at roughly 1.34 U.S. dollars.What affects an exchange rate?There are several factors that can impact an exchange rate. In terms of the current situation, the political and economic standings surrounding Brexit are probably the largest driver in the current form of the British pound. Other factors include inflation and interest rates, public debts, and deficits, as well as the country's export prices to import prices ratio.British pound to EuroSince the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum on its European Union membership in June 2016, the British pound's (GBP) standing against the Euro has also been impacted. During the first half of 2020, the British pound against the Euro weakened overall.

The USD to GBP exchange rate history reveals a notably strong dollar against the pound in 2022, with values being higher than during COVID-19 or Brexit. In January 2021, for example, one U.S. dollar could buy less than 0.80 British pounds. This had changed to a value of 0.75 British pounds by July 29, 2025. Before that time, the exchange rate grew especially during the summer of 2022 - following the war in Ukraine as well as uncertainty surrounding the UK government's inflation response - as exchange rates reached the highest value since 2012.

The USD/EGP exchange rate rose to 48.7375 on July 31, 2025, up 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Egyptian Pound has strengthened 1.37%, but it's down by 0.20% over the last 12 months. Egyptian Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The average exchange rate of the euro to the pound nearly reached 0.9 GBP over the course of 2022, a figure lower than in previous years. This according to a comparison between average monthly and daily exchange rates. Figures changed especially in the second half of 2022, after the British government first announced its inflation plans. By May 2, 2025, however, one euro was valued at 0.85 British pounds. The pound to euro exchange rate can be found on a different page. Establishment The euro, which was established in 1992, introduced in non-physical form in 1999 and finally rolled out in 2002, is used by 19 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of 19 countries is otherwise known as the eurozone or euro area. By 2018, the total value of euro currency in circulation was almost 1.2 trillion euros, or over 3.4 thousand euros per capita. Euro to GBP Between 2000 and 2009, the average annual exchange rate of the euro to the British pound sterling noted a steep increase. In 2009, the euro to British pound sterling annual average exchange rate was equal to 0.89, which meant that one euro could buy 0.89 British pounds. By 2016, this value had decreased to a value of 0.82, which again meant that one euro could buy 0.88 British pounds. The Brexit referendum is the likely reason for the noted increase in value of euro to British pound sterling from 2017 onwards. The overall strengthening of the euro against the British pound following the referendum result, in June 2016, can be seen in the monthly exchange rate.

The USD/LBP exchange rate was unchanged at 89,550.0000 on August 1, 2025. Over the past month, the Lebanese Pound has strengthened 0.06%, but it's up by 0.00% over the last 12 months. Lebanese Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

GDP, billion currency units in the United Kingdom, March, 2025 The most recent value is 744.73 billion U.K. Pound Sterling as of Q1 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 735.14 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from Q1 1960 to Q1 2025 is 229.59 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. The minimum of 6.43 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 744.73 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was reached in Q1 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Investment, billion currency units in the United Kingdom, March, 2025 The most recent value is 130.07 billion U.K. Pound Sterling as of Q1 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 125.68 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from Q1 1960 to Q1 2025 is 41.07 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. The minimum of 1.07 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 130.07 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was reached in Q1 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Government expenditure, billion currency units in the United Kingdom, March, 2025 The most recent value is 157.65 billion U.K. Pound Sterling as of Q1 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 156.07 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from Q1 1960 to Q1 2025 is 44.57 billion U.K. Pound Sterling. The minimum of 1.02 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 157.65 billion U.K. Pound Sterling was reached in Q1 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The USD/SYP exchange rate was unchanged at 13,005.0000 on July 30, 2025. Over the past month, the Syrian Pound has remained flat, but it's down by 0.03% over the last 12 months. Syrian Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Prices for GBPUSD British Pound US Dollar including live quotes, historical charts and news. GBPUSD British Pound US Dollar was last updated by Trading Economics this July 31 of 2025.

Lebanon Bank Cheques Clearings: in Foreign Currencies: Value: Beirut: Pound Sterling data was reported at 4.121 USD mn in Feb 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.792 USD mn for Jan 2018. Lebanon Bank Cheques Clearings: in Foreign Currencies: Value: Beirut: Pound Sterling data is updated monthly, averaging 2.705 USD mn from Jan 1994 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 290 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.655 USD mn in Aug 2012 and a record low of 0.554 USD mn in Oct 2002. Lebanon Bank Cheques Clearings: in Foreign Currencies: Value: Beirut: Pound Sterling data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Lebanon. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.KA008: Bank Cheques Clearings: in Foreign Currencies (Discontinued).

Money supply, billion currency units in Lebanon, November, 2024 The most recent value is 109309.8 billion Lebanese Pound as of November 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 109028.5 billion Lebanese Pound. Historically, the average for Lebanon from January 2005 to November 2024 is 64271.21 billion Lebanese Pound. The minimum of 17969.1 billion Lebanese Pound was recorded in March 2005, while the maximum of 131926.6 billion Lebanese Pound was reached in June 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Money supply, billion currency units in Sudan, March, 2024 The most recent value is 16531.36 billion Sudanese Pound as of March 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 14657.2 billion Sudanese Pound. Historically, the average for Sudan from December 2015 to March 2024 is 2077.56 billion Sudanese Pound. The minimum of 93.64 billion Sudanese Pound was recorded in December 2015, while the maximum of 16531.36 billion Sudanese Pound was reached in March 2024. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry's revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 4.5% over the five years through 2024-25, despite growth of 2.3% in the current year, to £286.7 million; the industry's average profit margin is expected to be 7.9%. Revenue has been driven by investment into superfast broadband networks by the government and telecommunications companies. However, operators have had to contend with high import competition and volatile prices and demand conditions. Domestic producers compete against overseas manufacturers that benefit from cheaper operational costs, causing significant competition within the industry. This has constrained revenue growth, despite the weak value of the pound, which has made imported goods more expensive for domestic customers. Due to the way contracts are agreed in advance, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fibre-optic cable makers was time buffered, with a 23.9% cut in sales in 2021-22 due to a lack of new orders. Revenue rebounded quickly in the following year, as telecoms companies were keen to upgrade their infrastructure. Over the five years through 2029-30, industry revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 7% to £402.1 million. Telecommunications providers will continue to invest in their networks as consumer and commercial demand for ultra-fast internet connections grows. Government spending on broadband infrastructure is also anticipated to increase, aiding industry demand. Competition from imports will continue to rise as overseas manufacturers increase the quality of their products and the value of the pound appreciates.

As of June 2023, the value of outstanding notes and coins in circulation in the United Kingdom reached almost 95 billion British pounds. This was an increase of almost 10 billion British pounds as compared to June 2020. When broken down by denomination, the twenty-pound note accounted for the highest share of notes in circulation. Twenty-pound notes also had the highest volume of banknotes in circulation in 2023.

Currency fraud

One issue with having a physical currency is that some will try to take advantage by producing counterfeit notes and coins. In 2023, nearly 200,000 counterfeit banknotes were removed from circulation. These counterfeit notes had a face value of approximately 4,4 million British pounds.

Damaged banknotes

Another downside to the use of physical cash is that is can become damaged and therefore unusable for as a means for payment. In 2022, the main reason for claiming against damaged or destroyed banknotes was due to tearing.

United Kingdom Production: Value: FV: Brassicas: Brussels Sprouts data was reported at 57,138.639 GBP th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 52,258.986 GBP th for 2016. United Kingdom Production: Value: FV: Brassicas: Brussels Sprouts data is updated yearly, averaging 34,513.558 GBP th from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2017, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,138.639 GBP th in 2017 and a record low of 17,559.737 GBP th in 2001. United Kingdom Production: Value: FV: Brassicas: Brussels Sprouts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.B017: Agricultural Production: by Commodities: Value.

The USD/SSP exchange rate was unchanged at 4,525.5912 on July 30, 2025. Over the past month, the South Sudanese Pound has strengthened 0.22%, but it's down by 176.89% over the last 12 months. South Sudanese Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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