GBP to USD Forecasts
The GBP to USD exchange rate has been and remains one of the most interesting currency pairs to forecast. The GBP/USD can be affected by a number of factors and this makes it a volatile exchange rate at times.
BER ResearchPound to US dollar Outlook
In mid-July the GBP/USD exchange rate dropped as low as the 1.18 level after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates combined with the continuing impact of the Ukraine war on commodity prices.
The Bank of England has joined the global fight against inflation, but has raised rates by less than the US Federal Reserve.
So it seems the BoE’s gloomy economic forecasts has increased pressure on Sterling.
| Date | GBP/USD | Change | Period |
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03 Aug 2022 | 1.2138 | 0.7% ▼ | 2 Week |
19 May 2022 | 1.2463 | 3.3% ▼ | 3 Month |
17 Aug 2021 | 1.3739 | 12.3% ▼ | 1 Year |
18 Aug 2017 | 1.2873 | 6.4% ▼ | 5 Year |
19 Aug 2012 | 1.5695 | 23.2% ▼ | 10 Year |
22 Aug 2002 | 1.5231 | 20.9% ▼ | 20 Year |
Factors that influence the GBP to USD exchange rate
‘Cable’ is the slang term used by forex traders for the pound-to-dollar foreign exchange rate. The term originated in the late 19th century, when it became possible to wire the exchange rates between US dollars and British pounds across the Atlantic Ocean by means of a transatlantic cable. Ever since then, these values are also called ‘the cable.’
Whether the US dollar will rise or drop in the future against the pound is a difficult question and the answer really depends on many factors.
To consider the current GBP-USD relative value you can check the change in the exchange over a range of periods to the present day. The table above does this for periods going back 20 years.
The best way to get a good GBP/USD exchange rate is to compare bank and FX providers.
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