Analysis of recent aussie → sterling forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Australian dollar to British pound performance and trends.
Forecasts for AUD to GBP
The recent exchange rate movements of the Australian dollar (AUD) against the British pound (GBP) have been marked by volatility driven by both geopolitical tensions and domestic economic data. Analysts reported that the AUD dipped amid renewed tariff concerns, especially following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on Australian imports. This announcement has unsettled market sentiment, pushing the AUD to seven-day lows near 0.4786, which is 0.6% below its three-month average of 0.4815.
Interestingly, the AUD managed to recover some losses later in the trading day, as expectations grew for a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which helped to mitigate risk aversion and revive some appetite for riskier assets. However, with no significant Australian economic data on the calendar, the Australian dollar remains susceptible to shifts in global market sentiment.
On the other hand, the GBP has also faced pressure, notably after the UK registered a 0.3% contraction in GDP for April, a figure that considerably underperformed expectations. This negative data has contributed to weakness in GBP exchange rates, although it managed to regain stability against weaker currencies later in the day. With little UK economic news upcoming, currency forecasters suggest that the pound may trade in a relatively indecisive manner in the short term.
Market dynamics indicate that both currencies are influenced by broader economic indicators and geopolitical considerations, with the AUD being closely tied to commodity prices and risk appetite, while the GBP is affected by domestic performance and political stability post-Brexit. Experts believe that as investment flows gravitate towards higher yields, fluctuations in interest rates and economic recoveries will be pivotal in shaping future trajectories for both the AUD and GBP, particularly as they navigate through the uncertainties presented by ongoing trade tensions and economic data releases.
Overall, with the AUDGBP trading in a stable range of 5.3% over the past months, and given the current mood of the markets, careful observation of emerging economic signals and geopolitical developments will be crucial for businesses and individuals engaged in international transactions.
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AUD to GBP is at 7-day lows near 0.4786, just 0.6% below its 3-month average of 0.4815, having traded in a quite stable 5.3% range from 0.4666 to 0.4914
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Will the Australian dollar rise against the British pound?
This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Australian dollar vs British pound current value is to look the AUD/GBP historic rate and change over a range of periods.
The following table looks at the change in the AUD to GBP exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.
Date
AUD/GBP
Change
Period
30 May 2025
0.4778
0.1% ▲
2 Week
15 Mar 2025
0.4891
2.2% ▼
3 Month
13 Jun 2024
0.5199
8% ▼
1 Year
14 Jun 2020
0.5456
12.4% ▼
5 Year
16 Jun 2015
0.4954
3.5% ▼
10 Year
18 Jun 2005
0.4257
12.3% ▲
20 Year
AUD/GBP historic rates & change to 13-Jun-2025
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