Historic Pound sterling United States dollar

Pound sterling united states dollar history for January 2023. The highest quote for this month is 1.2399 (29/01/2023) and the lowest 1.2449 (23/01/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.4.

GBP USD average rate for January 2023 is 1.2224, the change between 01/01/2023 and 31/01/2023 is -2.12 %.

01 January 20231 GBP = 1.210 USD
02 January 20231 GBP = 1.212 USD
03 January 20231 GBP = 1.206 USD
04 January 20231 GBP = 1.197 USD
05 January 20231 GBP = 1.206 USD
06 January 20231 GBP = 1.191 USD
08 January 20231 GBP = 1.209 USD
09 January 20231 GBP = 1.212 USD
10 January 20231 GBP = 1.219 USD
11 January 20231 GBP = 1.216 USD
12 January 20231 GBP = 1.216 USD
13 January 20231 GBP = 1.222 USD
16 January 20231 GBP = 1.223 USD
17 January 20231 GBP = 1.221 USD
18 January 20231 GBP = 1.229 USD
19 January 20231 GBP = 1.235 USD
20 January 20231 GBP = 1.239 USD
23 January 20231 GBP = 1.241 USD
24 January 20231 GBP = 1.238 USD
26 January 20231 GBP = 1.241 USD
27 January 20231 GBP = 1.242 USD
29 January 20231 GBP = 1.240 USD
30 January 20231 GBP = 1.240 USD
31 January 20231 GBP = 1.235 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.