Historic Swiss franc Pound sterling

Swiss franc pound sterling history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.9255 (20/10/2023) and the lowest 0.9236 (20/10/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.21.

CHF GBP average rate for October 2023 is 0.90917, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -1.6 %.

01 October 20231 CHF = 0.8969 GBP
02 October 20231 CHF = 0.8959 GBP
03 October 20231 CHF = 0.9010 GBP
04 October 20231 CHF = 0.8990 GBP
05 October 20231 CHF = 0.8989 GBP
06 October 20231 CHF = 0.8991 GBP
09 October 20231 CHF = 0.9005 GBP
10 October 20231 CHF = 0.9021 GBP
11 October 20231 CHF = 0.8994 GBP
12 October 20231 CHF = 0.9012 GBP
13 October 20231 CHF = 0.9041 GBP
16 October 20231 CHF = 0.9117 GBP
17 October 20231 CHF = 0.9094 GBP
18 October 20231 CHF = 0.9122 GBP
19 October 20231 CHF = 0.9164 GBP
20 October 20231 CHF = 0.9239 GBP
22 October 20231 CHF = 0.9211 GBP
23 October 20231 CHF = 0.9204 GBP
24 October 20231 CHF = 0.9166 GBP
25 October 20231 CHF = 0.9207 GBP
26 October 20231 CHF = 0.9214 GBP
27 October 20231 CHF = 0.9167 GBP
29 October 20231 CHF = 0.9148 GBP
30 October 20231 CHF = 0.9148 GBP
31 October 20231 CHF = 0.9112 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.

15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.

06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.

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.

13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro

Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.

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).

08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc

Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.

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.

01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank

The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).

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.

24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum

Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.

06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850

The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.

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.