Historic United States dollar Pound sterling

United States dollar pound sterling history for January 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.84427 (06/01/2023) and the lowest 0.82867 (06/01/2023). The difference between high and low is 1.85.

USD GBP average rate for January 2023 is 0.81819, the change between 01/01/2023 and 31/01/2023 is +2.07 %.

01 January 20231 USD = 0.8266 GBP
02 January 20231 USD = 0.8251 GBP
03 January 20231 USD = 0.8290 GBP
04 January 20231 USD = 0.8354 GBP
05 January 20231 USD = 0.8294 GBP
06 January 20231 USD = 0.8395 GBP
08 January 20231 USD = 0.8268 GBP
09 January 20231 USD = 0.8253 GBP
10 January 20231 USD = 0.8207 GBP
11 January 20231 USD = 0.8227 GBP
12 January 20231 USD = 0.8224 GBP
13 January 20231 USD = 0.8185 GBP
16 January 20231 USD = 0.8179 GBP
17 January 20231 USD = 0.8192 GBP
18 January 20231 USD = 0.8140 GBP
19 January 20231 USD = 0.8099 GBP
20 January 20231 USD = 0.8069 GBP
23 January 20231 USD = 0.8060 GBP
24 January 20231 USD = 0.8078 GBP
26 January 20231 USD = 0.8056 GBP
27 January 20231 USD = 0.8055 GBP
29 January 20231 USD = 0.8065 GBP
30 January 20231 USD = 0.8064 GBP
31 January 20231 USD = 0.8095 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.