Pound sterling united states dollar exchange rate history (GBP USD) December 2023

Pound sterling united states dollar history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 1.274 (28/12/2023) and the lowest 1.2827 (28/12/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.68.

GBP USD average rate for December 2023 is 1.26614, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is -0.79 %.

01 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.263 USD
03 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.272 USD
04 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.271 USD
05 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.263 USD
06 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.259 USD
07 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.256 USD
08 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.259 USD
10 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.255 USD
11 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.256 USD
12 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.256 USD
13 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.257 USD
14 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.262 USD
15 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.277 USD
17 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.268 USD
18 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.267 USD
19 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.265 USD
20 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.273 USD
21 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.264 USD
22 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.269 USD
24 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.270 USD
25 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.268 USD
26 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.271 USD
27 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.273 USD
28 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.280 USD
29 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.273 USD
31 December 2023	1 GBP = 1.273 USD

23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.

31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro

The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.

16/09/1992: Black Wednesday

The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound

The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.

06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.

21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced

The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.

27/07/1694: Bank of England Established

The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.