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GBP to JPY Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Japanese yen (JPY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the GBP to JPY Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
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 Japanese yen is to review how the GBP/JPY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to JPY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
GBP/JPY
Change
Period
30 May 2025
193.88
0.3% ▲
2 Week
15 Mar 2025
192.37
1.1% ▲
3 Month
13 Jun 2024
200.40
3% ▼
1 Year
14 Jun 2020
134.24
44.9% ▲
5 Year
16 Jun 2015
193.08
0.7% ▲
10 Year
18 Jun 2005
198.58
2.1% ▼
20 Year
GBP/JPY historic rates & change to 13-Jun-2025
GBP/JPY at 195.5, up 1.6% from 3-month avg despite UK's poor GDP data (-0.3% in Apr). Analysts suggest pound may struggle for direction w/ minimal econ data ahead. JPY finding support as safe-haven amid trade tensions, but high oil prices (74.23, +10.9%) could weaken yen as Japan relies on energy imports
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Japanese yen across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to JPY?
The best GBP to JPY exchange rate is 194.61 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 195.49.
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 Japanese yen (JPY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Yen comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-JPY rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best GBP to JPY exchange rate is 194.61 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 195.49. The next best rate is 194.51 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-rate. Then XE with 194.31 is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 193.53 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 183.81 at -6% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 184.98 at -5.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 188.64 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 195.49.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers 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.
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