GBP to USD in 2008
Monthly average British Pound Sterling/United States Dollar exchange rates in 2008, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 British Pound Sterling in United States Dollar, mid-market. 2008 opened at 1.9814 and closed at 1.4611.
GBP to USD Chart, 2008
GBP to USD by Month, 2008
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 British Pound Sterling in United States Dollar during 2008.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2008 | 1.9696 | 1.9922 | 1.9485 |
| February 2008 | 1.9639 | 1.9864 | 1.9427 |
| March 2008 | 2.0037 | 2.0341 | 1.9774 |
| April 2008 | 1.9816 | 2.0015 | 1.9665 |
| May 2008 | 1.9641 | 1.9843 | 1.9410 |
| June 2008 | 1.9649 | 1.9898 | 1.9453 |
| July 2008 | 1.9884 | 2.0099 | 1.9655 |
| August 2008 | 1.8891 | 1.9768 | 1.8304 |
| September 2008 | 1.7981 | 1.8561 | 1.7547 |
| October 2008 | 1.6941 | 1.7781 | 1.5453 |
| November 2008 | 1.5337 | 1.6090 | 1.4742 |
| December 2008 | 1.4871 | 1.5371 | 1.4471 |
Source: European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates. Averages are over trading days.
GBP/USD in 2008: key facts
In 2008, 1 British Pound Sterling was worth 1.8538 USD on average. The pair opened 2008 at 1.9814 and closed at 1.4611 — a change of −26.26%. The 2008 high was 2.0341 USD and the low was 1.4471 USD, based on 256 trading days of European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates.
March had 2008’s highest monthly average at 2.0037 USD per GBP; December had the lowest, at 1.4871 USD.
GBP/USD 2008 FAQ
What was the average GBP/USD rate in 2008?
In 2008, 1 GBP was worth 1.8538 USD on average, ranging between a low of 1.4471 and a high of 2.0341 USD over the year.
Which month had the GBP/USD rate highest and lowest in 2008?
March had the highest average rate in 2008, at 2.0037 USD per GBP; December had the lowest, at 1.4871 USD.