Historic Euro Pound sterling

Euro pound sterling history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.86973 (01/01/2024) and the lowest 0.86809 (01/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.19.

EUR GBP average rate for January 2024 is 0.85906, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +1.66 %.

01 January 20241 EUR = 0.8685 GBP
02 January 20241 EUR = 0.8672 GBP
03 January 20241 EUR = 0.8668 GBP
04 January 20241 EUR = 0.8622 GBP
05 January 20241 EUR = 0.8631 GBP
07 January 20241 EUR = 0.8607 GBP
08 January 20241 EUR = 0.8604 GBP
09 January 20241 EUR = 0.8593 GBP
10 January 20241 EUR = 0.8599 GBP
11 January 20241 EUR = 0.8611 GBP
12 January 20241 EUR = 0.8594 GBP
14 January 20241 EUR = 0.8589 GBP
15 January 20241 EUR = 0.8594 GBP
16 January 20241 EUR = 0.8608 GBP
17 January 20241 EUR = 0.8608 GBP
18 January 20241 EUR = 0.8587 GBP
19 January 20241 EUR = 0.8560 GBP
21 January 20241 EUR = 0.8578 GBP
22 January 20241 EUR = 0.8577 GBP
23 January 20241 EUR = 0.8562 GBP
24 January 20241 EUR = 0.8555 GBP
25 January 20241 EUR = 0.8556 GBP
26 January 20241 EUR = 0.8535 GBP
28 January 20241 EUR = 0.8549 GBP
29 January 20241 EUR = 0.8540 GBP
30 January 20241 EUR = 0.8522 GBP
31 January 20241 EUR = 0.8541 GBP

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.

13/07/2015: Greek debt bailout agreement

A third bailout deal was reached between Greece and its creditors, avoiding a potential Greek exit from the Eurozone.

02/05/2010: Greek debt crisis

Greece's financial crisis threatened the stability of the Eurozone, requiring massive bailout packages to prevent a default.

15/10/2008: Global financial crisis

The Euro faced significant economic challenges following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, leading to a recession in many Eurozone countries.

01/05/2004: Eurozone expansion

10 more countries joined the Eurozone, bringing the total number of participating countries to 24.

01/01/2002: Euro banknotes and coins

Physical banknotes and coins in Euro were introduced, replacing national currencies in 12 European countries.

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.

01/01/1999: Introduction of the Euro

The Euro was officially introduced as an electronic currency for banking and financial transactions.

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).

07/02/1992: The Maastricht Treaty

The treaty was signed, which officially established the European Union and laid the groundwork for the creation of the Euro.

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.