Historic United States dollar Pound sterling

United States dollar pound sterling history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.79381 (17/01/2024) and the lowest 0.79036 (03/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.43.

USD GBP average rate for January 2024 is 0.7869, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.27 %.

01 January 20241 USD = 0.7856 GBP
02 January 20241 USD = 0.7856 GBP
03 January 20241 USD = 0.7922 GBP
04 January 20241 USD = 0.7890 GBP
05 January 20241 USD = 0.7884 GBP
07 January 20241 USD = 0.7863 GBP
08 January 20241 USD = 0.7863 GBP
09 January 20241 USD = 0.7846 GBP
10 January 20241 USD = 0.7866 GBP
11 January 20241 USD = 0.7846 GBP
12 January 20241 USD = 0.7826 GBP
14 January 20241 USD = 0.7841 GBP
15 January 20241 USD = 0.7851 GBP
16 January 20241 USD = 0.7864 GBP
17 January 20241 USD = 0.7912 GBP
18 January 20241 USD = 0.7888 GBP
19 January 20241 USD = 0.7868 GBP
21 January 20241 USD = 0.7873 GBP
22 January 20241 USD = 0.7874 GBP
23 January 20241 USD = 0.7870 GBP
24 January 20241 USD = 0.7879 GBP
25 January 20241 USD = 0.7862 GBP
26 January 20241 USD = 0.7869 GBP
28 January 20241 USD = 0.7877 GBP
29 January 20241 USD = 0.7876 GBP
30 January 20241 USD = 0.7866 GBP
31 January 20241 USD = 0.7877 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.