Compare & Save on US dollar to Pound Sterling exchange rates. Latest US dollar to pound analysis and forecasts.
In this US dollar to pound rate guide:
Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
This exchange rate calculator makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on US dollar to pound currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.
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Over the past three months, the GBP/USD exchange rate has experienced significant volatility due to various economic events and changes in central bank policies from both the United States and the United Kingdom. In this period, the USD/GBP traded 1.7% below its 3-month average of 0.8234, fluctuating within a 4.9% range of 0.8058-0.8456. FX analysts and economists have identified key drivers that are expected to impact the currency pair in the coming weeks, which may provide market participants with potential opportunities.
In the short-term outlook, recent FX analyst forecasts have highlighted several factors impacting the GBP/USD. Data releases, such as February's unexpectedly strong US Jobs Report, and concerns surrounding sluggish global GDP growth amid an inflationary climate have driven the US dollar to soar against major currencies. Additionally, China's economy is showing improvements after relaxing strict COVID policies, and investors are carefully observing the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse to gauge its impact on wider financial markets.
Moving forward, the market view for USD to GBP remains cautious as political and economic factors, including Brexit-related negotiations, could weigh on the exchange rate. Central banks’ responses to current inflationary pressures will also play a crucial role in the GBP/USD future trajectory. Given these uncertain situations, it is crucial to closely monitor both the GBP and USD exchange rates in order to make informed decisions regarding international transactions.
US dollar to Pound Sterling FX market data and key indicators - Interbank rate, charts, forecasts & historic rates and trends.
| Date | USD/GBP | Change | Period |
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15 Mar 2023 | 0.8287 | 2% ▼ | 2 Week |
29 Dec 2022 | 0.8295 | 2.1% ▼ | 3 Month |
29 Mar 2022 | 0.7637 | 6.3% ▲ | 1 Year |
30 Mar 2018 | 0.7134 | 13.8% ▲ | 5 Year |
31 Mar 2013 | 0.6580 | 23.4% ▲ | 10 Year |
03 Apr 2003 | 0.6380 | 27.3% ▲ | 20 Year |
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Pound Sterling:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Pound Sterling with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/GBP exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add USD/GBP to your personalised BER Smart Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
Rather than requiring you to set a target rate, our FX Alerts work differently. Once you add a currency pair for tracking in your watchlist we can select to be notified daily for any UP▲ DOWN▼ HIGH▲ LOW▼ alerts over a range of periods over the recent 90 days.
You can also read our practical guide to getting the Best Deals for your Foreign Transfers and Travel Money to the United Kingdom.
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