British pound sterling to US dollars Historical Exchange Rates

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Mid-market exchange rate
£1 GBP = 1.348 USD
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British pound sterling to US dollars exchange rate history

1 GBP to USDLast 7 days
High1.3633
Low1.3479
Average1.3576
Change-0.58%

The exchange rate for British pound sterling to US dollars is currently 1.34785 today, reflecting a -0.259% change since yesterday. Over the past week, the value of British pound sterling has remained relatively stable, with a -1.115% decrease compared to its value 7 days ago.

During the past week, the exchange rate of British pound sterling to US dollars has fluctuated between a high of 1.36495 on 11-05-2026 and a low of 1.34785 on 14-05-2026. The largest 24-hour price movement occurred on 10-05-2026, with a -0.483% decrease in value.

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