GBP to USD in 2026
Monthly average British Pound Sterling/United States Dollar exchange rates in 2026, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 British Pound Sterling in United States Dollar, mid-market. 2026 opened at 1.3443 and closed at 1.3508.
GBP to USD Chart, 2026
GBP to USD by Month, 2026
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 British Pound Sterling in United States Dollar during 2026.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1.3519 | 1.3817 | 1.3399 |
| February 2026 | 1.3586 | 1.3719 | 1.3450 |
| March 2026 | 1.3342 | 1.3451 | 1.3230 |
| April 2026 | 1.3466 | 1.3570 | 1.3209 |
| May 2026 | 1.3485 | 1.3621 | 1.3358 |
| June 2026 | 1.3335 | 1.3473 | 1.3160 |
| July 2026 | 1.3371 | 1.3511 | 1.3240 |
| August 2026 | 1.3542 | 1.3656 | 1.3446 |
| September 2026 | 1.3523 | 1.3565 | 1.3483 |
Source: European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates. Averages are over trading days.
GBP/USD in 2026: key facts
So far in 2026, 1 British Pound Sterling is worth 1.3456 USD on average. The pair opened 2026 at 1.3443 and has most recently traded at 1.3508 — a change of +0.48%. The 2026 high was 1.3817 USD and the low was 1.3160 USD, based on 178 trading days of European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates.
February had 2026’s highest monthly average at 1.3586 USD per GBP; June had the lowest, at 1.3335 USD.
GBP/USD 2026 FAQ
What is the average GBP/USD rate in 2026 so far?
So far in 2026, 1 GBP is worth 1.3456 USD on average, ranging between a low of 1.3160 and a high of 1.3817 USD.
Which month had the GBP/USD rate highest and lowest in 2026?
February had the highest average rate in 2026, at 1.3586 USD per GBP; June had the lowest, at 1.3335 USD.