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GBP to TRY 2025 Forecasts

Analysis of recent sterling → lira forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest British pound to Turkish lira performance and trends.

 

Forecasts for GBP to TRY

 

The GBP to TRY exchange rate has recently shown significant volatility, reaching 90-day highs near 52.67, which is 6.4% above its 3-month average of 49.47. This surge has occurred within a wide trading range of 15.3%, fluctuating between 45.67 and 52.67. Analysts indicate that the pound (GBP) initially strengthened due to a sharp inflation rise in the UK, but the long-term outlook remains clouded by various factors affecting the UK's economy.

The recent announcement of a 10% tariff on UK goods by U.S. President Donald Trump has compounded existing uncertainties regarding the UK's economic landscape. Economists caution that while the tariff will boost short-term trade tensions, the lack of concrete details regarding the trade agreement suggests limited immediate benefits for the GBP. As a result, this tariff backdrop, coupled with warnings about potential contractions in the UK’s private sector according to upcoming PMIs, could weigh on the pound's performance going forward.

At the same time, the Turkish lira (TRY) has been under intense pressure, exacerbated by political instability following the controversial arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. This event has intensified investor skepticism about the Turkish government's commitment to sound economic policies. Financial experts remark that the TRY's fragility is a major concern, as it hit record lows against the dollar, impacting market confidence. Given this context, while the pound has shown recent strength against the lira, the overall economic and political situation in Turkey creates significant headwinds.

Forecasts for the GBP to TRY suggest that movement will largely depend on the interplay of UK economic recovery prospects, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and shifts in investor sentiment. As traders monitor these developments, many analysts recommend staying vigilant regarding upcoming economic indicators and political events, which are likely to influence both currencies in the near term. The dynamics of trade agreements, along with the market's perception of stability in Turkey, will play a crucial role in shaping the future trajectory for the GBP/TRY exchange rate.

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GBP to TRY Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Turkish lira (TRY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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GBP to TRY is at 90-day highs near 52.67, 6.4% above its 3-month average of 49.47, having traded in a very volatile 15.3% range from 45.67 to 52.67
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DateGBP/TRYChangePeriod
09 May 2025
51.57
1.8% 2 Week
22 Feb 2025
46.01
14.1% 3 Month
23 May 2024
40.91
28.3% 1 Year
24 May 2020
8.2987
532.5% 5 Year
26 May 2015
4.0533
1195% 10 Year
28 May 2005
2.5065
1994.2% 20 Year
GBP/TRY historic rates & change to 23-May-2025
 

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