The USD to GBP exchange rate history reveals a notably strong dollar against 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 0.77 British pounds by March 25, 2025. Before that time, the exchange rate grew especially during the summer of 2022 - in the wake of war in Ukraine as well as uncertainty surrounding the UK government's inflation response - as exchange rates reached the highest value since 2012.

Long term historical dataset of the daily British Pound - U.S. Dollar (GBPUSD) exchange rate back to 1971.

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 March 25, 2025, one pound was valued at roughly 1.29 U.S. dollars.What affects an exchange rateThere are several factors that can affect an exchange rate. In terms of the current situation, the political and economic standings surrounding Brexit is probably the largest driver in the current form of the British pound. Other factors include inflation and interest rates, public debts, 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 affected. During the first half of 2020, the British pound against the Euro weakened overall.

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.

As of June 2021, one U.S. dollar was worth on average 15.75 Egyptian pounds. Overall, the monthly exchange rate dropped during the period under review, with its highest in June 2019 at 16.82 Egyptian pound per U.S. dollar. The lowest level was recorded in December 2020 at 15.59 Egyptian pound per U.S. dollar. In November 2016, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) floated the Egyptian pound which caused the value of the currency to drop then by almost 50 percent. This was part of an attempt to stabilize the economy and shortages in foreign currency inflows as well as increasing the competitiveness of Egyptian exports through a lower valued currency.

The euro-to-dollar exchange rate fluctuated significantly in 2022, reaching its lowest recorded value since 2008 during that time. Figures were different later in the year, however, with a rate of 1.08 USD recorded at the end of March 25, 2025. The average (standardized) measure is based on the calculation of many observations throughout the period in question. It is therefore different than an annual measure at point in time, which reflects concrete values as of end of the year. EstablishmentThe 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 USDBetween 2001 and 2008, the average annual exchange rate of the euro to the U.S. dollar noted a steep increase. In 2008, the euro to U.S. dollar annual average exchange rate was equal to 1.47, which meant that one euro could buy 1.47 U.S. dollars. By 2019, this value had decreased overall, to a value of 1.12 which meant that one euro could buy 1.12 U.S. dollars. Similar dynamics in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate were also reflected in the monthly exchange rate in recent years.

The GBPUSD increased 0.0035 or 0.27% to 1.2924 on Thursday March 27 from 1.2889 in the previous trading session. British Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March 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 Nov 2015, the GBP to EUR exchange rate has remained below 1.2 since July 2016, sitting at 1.11 as of October 2020. By March 25, 2025, values had reached 1.20 euros per pound. The euro to pound exchange rate can be found on a different page.Hitting UK citizens' pockets It is not just European holiday makers 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.

The EURUSD decreased 0.0005 or 0.04% to 1.0787 on Wednesday March 26 from 1.0791 in the previous trading session. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

Long term dataset showing the daily Euro - British Pound (EURGBP) exchange rate back to 1999.

Key information about Nigeria Exchange Rate against USD

• Nigeria Exchange Rate against USD averaged 460.702 (USD/NGN) in May 2023, compared with 460.418 USD/NGN in the previous month.
• Nigeria Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 460.702 in May 2023 and a record low of 0.530 in Nov 1980.

CEIC calculates monthly average Exchange Rate against USD from daily average Exchange Rate. Central Bank of Nigeria provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 2002 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Nigeria Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Nigeria Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: NIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 12.570 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End) was set at 18.500 % pa in May 2023.

The USDEGP increased 0.0487 or 0.10% to 50.5487 on Thursday March 27 from 50.5000 in the previous trading session. Egyptian Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

Long term historical dataset of the daily U.S. Dollar - Chinese Yuan (USDCNY) exchange rate back to 1981.

Key information about Egypt Exchange Rate against USD

• Egypt Exchange Rate against USD averaged 30.887 (USD/EGP) in May 2023, compared with 30.887 USD/EGP in the previous month.
• Egypt Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 30.887 in May 2023 and a record low of 0.348 in Apr 1962.

CEIC calculates monthly average Exchange Rate against USD as the average of daily Buy and Sell rates for the period. Central Bank of Egypt provides Buy and Sell of Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to February 2005 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Egypt Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Egypt Short Term Interest Rate: Monthly Average: Interbank Rate: Overnight was reported at 18.344 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bonds Rate: 10 Years) was reported at 14.400 % pa in Jan 2021.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Discount Rate) was set at 18.750 % pa in May 2023.

The price of zinc is forecast to increase to 1.82 U.S. dollars per pound by 2028, from an estimated price of 1.49 U.S. dollars per pound in 2020. Zinc is a base metal with many uses, including used to galvanise other metals. Zinc oxide is used in the manufacturing of products such as batteries, paint, inks, soaps, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Key information about Kenya Exchange Rate against USD

• Kenya Exchange Rate against USD averaged 137.240 (USD/KES) in May 2023, compared with 134.395 USD/KES in the previous month.
• Kenya Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 137.240 in May 2023 and a record low of 6.900 in Dec 1973.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Central Bank of Kenya provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 2000 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Kenya Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Kenya Short Term Interest Rate: Monthly Average: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 9.760 % pa in Mar 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Treasury Bonds Rate: 10 Years) was reported at 13.490 % pa in May 2022.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Central Bank Rediscount Rate) was set at 9.500 % pa in May 2023.

Key information about Ghana Exchange Rate against USD

• Ghana Exchange Rate against USD averaged 15.486 (USD/GHS) in Feb 2025, compared with 14.972 USD/GHS in the previous month.
• Ghana Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.989 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 0.000 in Jun 1967.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. The Bank of Ghana provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to July 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Ghana Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Ghana Short Term Interest Rate: Month Avg: Ghana: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 25.800 % pa in Oct 2024.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Long Term Interest Rate: Month Avg: Ghana: Government Bond Yield: 10 Years) was reported at 29.850 % pa in Nov 2024.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Ghana) was set at 29.500 % pa in Jun 2023.

As of 2023, one U.S. dollar was forecast to be exchanged for 638.7 Nigerian nairas (NGN) on average. In the preceding year, the rate was estimated at 389.9 NGN, while in 2022, it was reported at 423.9 NGN. By the steadily increasing exchange rate since 2017, on average a person with 100 U.S. dollars was expected to receive approximately 42,390 NGN in 2022.

The price per pound of beef and pork are forecast to increase in the United States until about 2027 and then will decrease slightly. The price of beef is forecast to be 8.4 U.S. dollars per pound in 2028 and the price of pork is forecast to be over five U.S. dollars per pound that same year.

Key information about Bangladesh Exchange Rate against USD

• Bangladesh Exchange Rate against USD averaged 104.390 (USD/BDT) in May 2023, compared with 102.920 USD/BDT in the previous month.
• Bangladesh Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from May 1970 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 104.390 in May 2023 and a record low of 7.338 in Mar 1972.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Bangladesh Bank provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to July 1986 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Bangladesh Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Bangladesh Short Term Interest Rate: Month Avg: Bangladesh: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 6.630 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Long Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bangladesh: BGTB Treasury Bond Yield: 10 Year) was reported at 8.520 % pa in Apr 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate: 1 to 3 Days) was set at 6.000 % pa in May 2023.