United States dollar pound sterling history for February 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.83915 (17/02/2023) and the lowest 0.83743 (25/02/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.2.
USD GBP average rate for February 2023 is 0.82721, the change between 01/02/2023 and 28/02/2023 is -2.98 %.
| 01 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8124 GBP |
| 02 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8071 GBP |
| 03 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8181 GBP |
| 04 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8294 GBP |
| 05 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8294 GBP |
| 06 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8302 GBP |
| 07 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8315 GBP |
| 08 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8296 GBP |
| 09 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8284 GBP |
| 10 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8253 GBP |
| 13 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8297 GBP |
| 14 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8229 GBP |
| 17 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8351 GBP |
| 24 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8321 GBP |
| 25 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8374 GBP |
| 27 February 2023 | 1 USD = 0.8367 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.