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USD to GBP 2026 Forecasts

Analysis of recent dollar → sterling forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest US dollar to British pound performance and trends.

 

The USD to GBP exchange rate is currently biased towards stability, having recently risen to 14-day highs near 0.7443.

Key drivers include the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which may weaken the USD in the near term. In contrast, the Bank of England is also facing pressure to lower rates, which could soften the GBP. Additionally, improving global economic growth may lend some support to both currencies as commodity prices rise.

In the near term, the exchange rate is likely to remain within a stable range, trading close to recent highs but not straying far from its 3-month average.

An upside risk could arise from stronger-than-expected economic growth or inflation data, which might lead the Fed to reconsider its rate cut strategy. Conversely, a downside risk exists if the UK faces heightened fiscal concerns or a sharper economic slowdown, further pressuring the GBP.

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USD to GBP Market Data

US dollar (USD) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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USD to GBP is at 14-day highs near 0.7443, just 1.0% below its 3-month average of 0.7515, having traded in a very stable 4.0% range from 0.7384 to 0.7681
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Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare US dollar (USD) to British pound (GBP) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our USD to GBP calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Dollar to Sterling currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the US 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 US dollar vs British pound current value is to look the USD/GBP historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the USD to GBP exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateUSD/GBPChangePeriod
26 Dec 2025
0.7407
0.5% ▲2 Week
11 Oct 2025
0.7489
0.6% ▼3 Month
09 Jan 2025
0.8131
8.5% ▼1 Year
10 Jan 2021
0.7397
0.6% ▲5 Year
12 Jan 2016
0.6927
7.4% ▲10 Year
14 Jan 2006
0.5645
31.9% ▲20 Year
USD/GBP historic rates & change to 09-Jan-2026

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more