GBP/USD
MajorBritish PoundUS Dollar
1.35391
-69.6 pips-0.51%
Bid
1.35391Ask
1.35391spread
0.0 pips24h Δ-0.51%
Price chart
Daily volatility
0.80%
0.00%2.00%
Medium volatility0.80%
52-week range
1.35
1.301.39
1.301021.353911.38688
30-day return
+1.90%
ConsolidatingKey correlation
Coming soon
24h volume
Global OTC (decentralized market)
About GBP/USD
The GBP/USD pair represents the exchange rate between British Pound and US Dollar. This shows how many US Dollars are needed to buy one British Pound.
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1 GBP = 1.35391 USD
Mid-market rate
Key statistics
24h volume
Global OTCAvg. spread
0.5-1.5 pipsPip value
$10 por lote estándarMargin req.
3.33%52-week range
High
1.386880
Low
1.301020
52-week range
1.3539101.3010201.386880
Low
1.301020
High
1.386880
Currency converter
You send
You receive
1 GBP = 1.35391 USD
Mid-market rate
Key statistics
24h volume
Global OTCAvg. spread
0.5-1.5 pipsPip value
$10 por lote estándarMargin req.
3.33%52-week range
High
1.386880
Low
1.301020
52-week range
1.3539101.3010201.386880
Low
1.301020
High
1.386880
Frequently Asked Questions
The current GBP/USD exchange rate is 1.3539, meaning 1 GBP equals 1.3539 USD. The rate has decreased by -0.51% in the past 24 hours.
GBP/USD has risen by +0.08% over the last week. The monthly change is a +1.90% rise.
The current spread for GBP/USD is 0.0000, with a bid price of 1.3539 and an ask price of 1.3539. The spread represents the transaction cost for trading this currency pair.
GBP/USD highest rate in the last year was 1.3869, and its lowest rate was 1.3010.
The GBP/USD exchange rate is influenced by several macroeconomic factors including interest rate differentials between the central banks of British Pound and US Dollar, inflation rates, GDP growth, trade balances, and geopolitical events. Monetary policy decisions by each country's central bank are typically the most significant driver of currency movements.
Investors in Latin America can access the forex market through international brokerage platforms and regulated forex brokers. Many platforms accept local payment methods and only require a valid government ID or passport to get started. Make sure to choose a regulated broker with transparent fee structures.
GBP/USD can be traded during 24/5 (Sun 22:00 - Fri 22:00 GMT). The forex market operates nearly 24 hours a day during the business week, with the highest liquidity typically during the London and New York session overlap.
Many investors in Latin America hold hard currencies like GBP (British Pound) as a hedge against local currency devaluation. If your local currency loses value relative to GBP, your holdings in GBP preserve their purchasing power. This is one reason why forex diversification is a common strategy for investors in regions with higher inflation.