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History and Evolution of GBP to USD Exchange Rates

Track historical British Pounds to US Dollars exchange rate trends. Analyze changes, then effortlessly convert with Revolut.

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GBP to USD conversion rate history

1 GBP = 1.31530 USD

$0.046603.67 %
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British Pounds to US Dollars: today's exchange rates

GBP
USD
1 GBP1.31 USD
10 GBP13.11 USD
20 GBP26.22 USD
50 GBP65.55 USD
100 GBP131.10 USD
250 GBP327.76 USD
300 GBP393.31 USD
500 GBP655.53 USD
1,000 GBP1,313.27 USD
2,000 GBP2,626.54 USD
5,000 GBP6,566.36 USD
10,000 GBP13,137.09 USD
USD
GBP
1 USD0.75 GBP
10 USD7.57 GBP
20 USD15.15 GBP
50 USD37.88 GBP
100 USD75.77 GBP
250 USD189.44 GBP
300 USD227.33 GBP
500 USD378.89 GBP
1,000 USD758.31 GBP
2,000 USD1,518.14 GBP
5,000 USD3,795.35 GBP
10,000 USD7,592.22 GBP

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British Pounds to US Dollars Exchange and Conversion Rate History

A currency exchange rate, like the British Pounds to US Dollars rate, shows how much USD you get for 1 GBP. These rates constantly evolve but you can check the history graph above to see how the value of British Pounds compared to US Dollars has shifted over time. With Revolut, you can easily track this evolution, find live GBP to USD rates right away in-app, and then seamlessly exchange, send, or pay in your preferred currency.

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British Pounds to US Dollars history & evolution FAQs

  • The future evolution of the GBP to USD exchange rate can't be precisely predicted, as it's influenced by a continuous interplay of global economic, political, and market factors. Currency exchange rates are inherently dynamic and subject to ongoing shifts based on supply and demand. While you can observe the historical evolution of the GBP to USD rate through our interactive graph to understand past trends, future movements will continue to fluctuate. For the most up-to-date and accurate exchange rate, always check the live rate directly in the Revolut app before making any conversion.

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  • To pinpoint the highest GBP to USD conversion rate within the last year, you can explore the detailed history rates of this currency pair. Our interactive graph visually represents the evolution of the GBP to USD rate across various time frames, allowing you to easily identify its peak value over the past 12 months. For comprehensive historical data and to access the current live rates for your conversions, you can check the Revolut app.

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  • Identifying the lowest GBP to USD conversion rate from the past year is made simple by reviewing the detailed history of this pair. Our interactive graph illustrates the evolution of the GBP to USD rate across various periods, allowing you to clearly spot its lowest point within the last 12 months. To gain a full perspective on historical data and to check the real-time rates for your conversions, check the Revolut app.

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  • The strength of GBP against USD is constantly fluctuating in response to various market dynamics and global events. While its evolution and history can be observed through our interactive graph to identify past trends, currency markets are inherently dynamic.

    For the most current picture of whether GBP is strengthening or weakening against USD right now, simply check the live rates and graph in-app.

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