Historic Pound sterling United States dollar

Pound sterling united states dollar history since 19/03/2024 until today (0 years). Search for GBP to USD exchange rate history for a particular date, month or year.

is the currency (supplied by Bank of England and the currency supplied by Federal Reserve Bank. The GBP USD historical data can be seen on the Pound sterling united states dollar historical chart.

19 February 20241 GBP = 1.261 USD
20 February 20241 GBP = 1.259 USD
21 February 20241 GBP = 1.263 USD
22 February 20241 GBP = 1.264 USD
23 February 20241 GBP = 1.266 USD
25 February 20241 GBP = 1.267 USD
26 February 20241 GBP = 1.267 USD
27 February 20241 GBP = 1.269 USD
28 February 20241 GBP = 1.268 USD
29 February 20241 GBP = 1.266 USD
01 March 20241 GBP = 1.263 USD
03 March 20241 GBP = 1.266 USD
04 March 20241 GBP = 1.266 USD
05 March 20241 GBP = 1.269 USD
06 March 20241 GBP = 1.271 USD
07 March 20241 GBP = 1.274 USD
08 March 20241 GBP = 1.282 USD
10 March 20241 GBP = 1.287 USD
11 March 20241 GBP = 1.286 USD
12 March 20241 GBP = 1.279 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.