Pound sterling united states dollar history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 1.2271 (11/10/2023) and the lowest 1.2336 (11/10/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.53.
GBP USD average rate for October 2023 is 1.21685, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is +0.23 %.
01 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.219 USD |
03 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.209 USD |
04 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.208 USD |
06 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.219 USD |
09 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.222 USD |
10 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.225 USD |
11 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.229 USD |
13 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.218 USD |
16 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.215 USD |
17 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.221 USD |
18 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.218 USD |
19 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.214 USD |
20 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.214 USD |
22 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.216 USD |
23 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.216 USD |
24 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.225 USD |
25 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.216 USD |
26 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.210 USD |
27 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.214 USD |
29 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.213 USD |
30 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.211 USD |
31 October 2023 | 1 GBP = 1.217 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.