Historic Euro Pound sterling

Euro pound sterling history for May 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.88262 (03/05/2023) and the lowest 0.88098 (03/05/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.19.

EUR GBP average rate for May 2023 is 0.87138, the change between 01/05/2023 and 31/05/2023 is +1.38 %.

01 May 20231 EUR = 0.8768 GBP
02 May 20231 EUR = 0.8785 GBP
03 May 20231 EUR = 0.8825 GBP
04 May 20231 EUR = 0.8807 GBP
05 May 20231 EUR = 0.8760 GBP
08 May 20231 EUR = 0.8724 GBP
09 May 20231 EUR = 0.8718 GBP
10 May 20231 EUR = 0.8685 GBP
11 May 20231 EUR = 0.8699 GBP
12 May 20231 EUR = 0.8724 GBP
15 May 20231 EUR = 0.8716 GBP
16 May 20231 EUR = 0.8682 GBP
17 May 20231 EUR = 0.8703 GBP
18 May 20231 EUR = 0.8683 GBP
19 May 20231 EUR = 0.8681 GBP
22 May 20231 EUR = 0.8685 GBP
23 May 20231 EUR = 0.8695 GBP
24 May 20231 EUR = 0.8673 GBP
25 May 20231 EUR = 0.8696 GBP
26 May 20231 EUR = 0.8706 GBP
29 May 20231 EUR = 0.8685 GBP
30 May 20231 EUR = 0.8671 GBP
31 May 20231 EUR = 0.8647 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.