Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Barclays Bank currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
British pound (GBP) to Samoan tala (WST) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Samoan tala is to review how the GBP/WST rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to WST exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/WST | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
07 Jul 2023 | 3.4991 | 0.1% ▲ | 2 Week |
22 Apr 2023 | 3.3892 | 3.4% ▲ | 3 Month |
21 Jul 2022 | 3.2645 | 7.3% ▲ | 1 Year |
22 Jul 2018 | 3.4086 | 2.8% ▲ | 5 Year |
23 Jul 2013 | 3.5924 | 2.5% ▼ | 10 Year |
26 Jul 2003 | 4.8831 | 28.2% ▼ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Samoan tala across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
| GBP | WST |
|---|---|
| £ 263.20 | WS$ 1,000 |
| £ 1,316 | WS$ 5,000 |
| £ 5,264 | WS$ 20,000 |
| £ 26,320 | WS$ 100,000 |
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*Converted at the current GBP-WST interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Barclays Bank GBP to WST exchange rate is 3.6661. This is -3.5% compared to the latest GBP-WST mid-market rate 3.7991.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to Samoan tala (WST) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Barclays Bank - Sterling to Tala comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Barclays Bank and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-WST mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to WST - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to WST exchange rate is Wise at 3.782, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 3.7991.
The next best is Currencies Direct at 3.7687, -0.8% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 3.7421, which is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 3.2624 at -14.1% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 3.2852 at -13.5% and the Barclays Bank rate is 3.6661 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 3.7991.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Barclays Bank often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The recent performance of the British pound (GBP) against the Samoan tala (WST) has been impacted by a mix of economic data and broader market sentiment.
Recent forecasts for the GBP to USD exchange rate reflect a complex interplay of economic data and geopolitical developments.
The recent forecasts for the USD to WST exchange rate suggest a cautious outlook amid current economic concerns.
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