Key information about United Kingdom Exchange Rate against USD

• United Kingdom Exchange Rate against USD averaged 0.801 (USD/GBP) in May 2023, compared with 0.803 USD/GBP in the previous month.
• UK Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 0.915 in Feb 1985 and a record low of 0.357 in Nov 1967.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about United Kingdom Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, UK Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: ICE LIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 0.088 % pa in Apr 2021.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Long Term Interest Rate: Month Avg: United Kingdom: ECB Harmonised ) was reported at 3.950 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Base Rate) was set at 4.500 % pa in May 2023.

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.

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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.

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 DXY exchange rate rose to 99.9812 on August 1, 2025, up 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the United States Dollar has strengthened 3.31%, but it's down by 3.13% over the last 12 months. United States Dollar - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: US Dollar data was reported at 1.273 USD/GBP in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.304 USD/GBP for Sep 2018. United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 1.622 USD/GBP from Jan 1975 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 526 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.438 USD/GBP in Oct 1980 and a record low of 1.082 USD/GBP in Feb 1985. United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of England. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.M007: Foreign Exchange Rates.

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Ouaddai, Salamat, Wadi Fira, Sila, Ennedi Est, Batha, Tibesti, Logone Oriental, Logone Occidental, Guera, Hadjer Lamis, Lac, Mayo Kebbi Est, Chari Baguirmi, Ennedi Ouest, Borkou, Tandjile, Mandoul, Moyen Chari, Mayo Kebbi Ouest, Kanem, Barh El Gazal, Ndjaména, Market Average

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The EUR/USD exchange rate rose to 1.1590 on August 1, 2025, up 1.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has weakened 1.76%, but it's up by 6.24% over the last 12 months. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Exchange Rate: CBBH: End of Month: British Pound data was reported at 2.302 GBP/BAM in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.346 GBP/BAM for Mar 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Exchange Rate: CBBH: End of Month: British Pound data is updated monthly, averaging 2.397 GBP/BAM from Jan 1998 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 328 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.376 GBP/BAM in Oct 2000 and a record low of 2.053 GBP/BAM in Dec 2008. Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Exchange Rate: CBBH: End of Month: British Pound data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.M004: Foreign Exchange Rates.

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Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

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Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: West, East, South, Market Average

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Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: North, South, Artibonite, Centre, South-East, Grande'Anse, North-East, West, North-West, Market Average

The GBP/USD exchange rate fell to 1.3518 on July 24, 2025, down 0.44% from the previous session. Over the past month, the British Pound has weakened 1.25%, but it's up by 5.16% over the last 12 months. British Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Tillaberi, Tahoua, Agadez, Zinder, Dosso, Niamey, Maradi, Diffa, Market Average