Historic United States dollar Pound sterling

United States dollar pound sterling history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.7997 (08/12/2023) and the lowest 0.79691 (10/12/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.35.

USD GBP average rate for December 2023 is 0.78983, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is +0.79 %.

01 December 20231 USD = 0.7917 GBP
03 December 20231 USD = 0.7864 GBP
04 December 20231 USD = 0.7866 GBP
05 December 20231 USD = 0.7915 GBP
06 December 20231 USD = 0.7940 GBP
07 December 20231 USD = 0.7963 GBP
08 December 20231 USD = 0.7943 GBP
10 December 20231 USD = 0.7969 GBP
11 December 20231 USD = 0.7965 GBP
12 December 20231 USD = 0.7965 GBP
13 December 20231 USD = 0.7955 GBP
14 December 20231 USD = 0.7922 GBP
15 December 20231 USD = 0.7830 GBP
17 December 20231 USD = 0.7887 GBP
18 December 20231 USD = 0.7891 GBP
19 December 20231 USD = 0.7904 GBP
20 December 20231 USD = 0.7854 GBP
21 December 20231 USD = 0.7911 GBP
22 December 20231 USD = 0.7883 GBP
24 December 20231 USD = 0.7875 GBP
25 December 20231 USD = 0.7888 GBP
26 December 20231 USD = 0.7871 GBP
27 December 20231 USD = 0.7857 GBP
28 December 20231 USD = 0.7812 GBP
29 December 20231 USD = 0.7853 GBP
31 December 20231 USD = 0.7854 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.

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.