Historical British Pound to Japanese Yen exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | 214.6900 | -0.306% |
| April 17, 2026 | 215.3500 | +0.014% |
| April 16, 2026 | 215.3200 | -0.116% |
| April 15, 2026 | 215.5700 | +0.014% |
| April 14, 2026 | 215.5400 | +0.480% |
| April 13, 2026 | 214.5100 | +0.224% |
| April 10, 2026 | 214.0300 | +0.333% |
| April 9, 2026 | 213.3200 | +0.122% |
| April 8, 2026 | 213.0600 | +0.638% |
| April 7, 2026 | 211.7100 | +0.427% |
| April 2, 2026 | 210.8100 | -0.047% |
| April 1, 2026 | 210.9100 | -0.137% |
| March 31, 2026 | 211.2000 | +0.114% |
| March 30, 2026 | 210.9600 | -0.659% |
| March 27, 2026 | 212.3600 | -0.254% |
| March 26, 2026 | 212.9000 | +0.005% |
| March 25, 2026 | 212.8900 | +0.179% |
| March 24, 2026 | 212.5100 | -0.113% |
| March 23, 2026 | 212.7500 | +0.240% |
| March 20, 2026 | 212.2400 | +0.488% |
| March 19, 2026 | 211.2100 | -0.556% |
| March 18, 2026 | 212.3900 | +0.151% |
| March 17, 2026 | 212.0700 | +0.322% |
| March 16, 2026 | 211.3900 | +0.005% |
| March 13, 2026 | 211.3800 | -0.616% |
| March 12, 2026 | 212.6900 | +0.028% |
| March 11, 2026 | 212.6300 | +0.193% |
| March 10, 2026 | 212.2200 | +0.265% |
| March 9, 2026 | 211.6600 | +0.508% |
| March 6, 2026 | 210.5900 | +0.043% |
| March 5, 2026 | 210.5000 | +0.119% |
| March 4, 2026 | 210.2500 | +0.162% |
| March 3, 2026 | 209.9100 | -0.408% |
| March 2, 2026 | 210.7700 | +0.309% |
| February 27, 2026 | 210.1200 | -0.634% |
| February 26, 2026 | 211.4600 | -0.236% |
| February 25, 2026 | 211.9600 | +0.833% |
| February 24, 2026 | 210.2100 | +0.637% |
| February 23, 2026 | 208.8800 | -0.177% |
| February 20, 2026 | 209.2500 | +0.437% |
| February 19, 2026 | 208.3400 | -0.129% |
| February 18, 2026 | 208.6100 | +0.617% |
| February 17, 2026 | 207.3300 | -0.889% |
| February 16, 2026 | 209.1900 | +0.273% |
| February 13, 2026 | 208.6200 | -0.434% |
| February 12, 2026 | 209.5300 | -0.286% |
| February 11, 2026 | 210.1300 | -0.975% |
| February 10, 2026 | 212.2000 | -0.548% |
| February 9, 2026 | 213.3700 | -0.047% |
| February 6, 2026 | 213.4700 | +0.225% |
| February 5, 2026 | 212.9900 | -0.884% |
| February 4, 2026 | 214.8900 | +0.750% |
| February 3, 2026 | 213.2900 | +0.585% |
| February 2, 2026 | 212.0500 | +0.047% |
| January 30, 2026 | 211.9500 | +0.061% |
| January 29, 2026 | 211.8200 | +0.661% |
| January 28, 2026 | 210.4300 | -0.109% |
| January 27, 2026 | 210.6600 | +0.124% |
| January 26, 2026 | 210.4000 | -1.650% |
| January 23, 2026 | 213.9300 | +0.380% |
| January 22, 2026 | 213.1200 | +0.604% |
| January 21, 2026 | 211.8400 | -0.221% |
| January 20, 2026 | 212.3100 | +0.222% |
| January 19, 2026 | 211.8400 | -0.005% |
| January 16, 2026 | 211.8500 | -0.301% |
| January 15, 2026 | 212.4900 | -0.342% |
| January 14, 2026 | 213.2200 | -0.253% |
| January 13, 2026 | 213.7600 | +0.541% |
| January 12, 2026 | 212.6100 | +0.525% |
| January 9, 2026 | 211.5000 | +0.413% |
| January 8, 2026 | 210.6300 | -0.227% |
| January 7, 2026 | 211.1100 | -0.137% |
| January 6, 2026 | 211.4000 | +0.261% |
| January 5, 2026 | 210.8500 | -0.052% |
| January 2, 2026 | 210.9600 | -0.005% |
| December 31, 2025 | 210.9700 | — |
The GBP/JPY exchange rate averaged 211.8136 in 2026, trading between a low of 207.3300 and a high of 215.5700,a range of 4.0% over the year. The rate rose by 1.76% over the full year, from 210.9700 at the opening of 2026 to 214.6900 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 211.8658, a +0.42% move from the 2026 opening rate of 210.9700.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 210.8600, down 0.47% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 211.3500, a +0.23% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 213.1784, closing the year at 214.6900, a 1.76% gain for GBP against JPY from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for GBP/JPY in 2026 was 7.1%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 76 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant GBP/JPY exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 211.8419 | 213.9300 | 210.4000 | — |
| February | 210.7945 | 214.8900 | 207.3300 | -0.49% |
| March | 211.7032 | 212.9000 | 209.9100 | +0.43% |
| April | 213.7350 | 215.5700 | 210.8100 | +0.96% |
What was the GBP to JPY exchange rate in 2026?
The GBP/JPY rate averaged 211.8136 in 2026, ranging from a low of 207.3300 to a high of 215.5700.
What was the highest GBP/JPY rate in 2026?
The highest GBP to JPY rate recorded in 2026 was 215.5700. The lowest was 207.3300.
How much did the GBP/JPY rate change in 2026?
The GBP/JPY rate rose by 1.76% in 2026, from 210.9700 to 214.6900.
What was the GBP/JPY annual trading range in 2026?
The GBP/JPY pair traded in a range of 207.3300 to 215.5700 in 2026,a spread of 4.0% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange GBP to JPY?
The GBP/JPY rate rose 1.76% over 2026, closing at 214.6900. For those converting GBP to JPY, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find GBP/JPY rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for GBP/JPY going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main GBP to JPY page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.