Historical US Dollar to British Pound exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | 0.7484 | +0.153% |
| March 4, 2026 | 0.7473 | -0.507% |
| March 3, 2026 | 0.7511 | +0.539% |
| March 2, 2026 | 0.7471 | +0.639% |
| February 27, 2026 | 0.7423 | +0.581% |
| February 26, 2026 | 0.7380 | -0.197% |
| February 25, 2026 | 0.7395 | -0.254% |
| February 24, 2026 | 0.7414 | +0.026% |
| February 23, 2026 | 0.7412 | -0.077% |
| February 20, 2026 | 0.7417 | -0.233% |
| February 19, 2026 | 0.7435 | +0.945% |
| February 18, 2026 | 0.7365 | -0.264% |
| February 17, 2026 | 0.7385 | +0.742% |
| February 16, 2026 | 0.7330 | -0.240% |
| February 13, 2026 | 0.7348 | +0.158% |
| February 12, 2026 | 0.7336 | +0.357% |
| February 11, 2026 | 0.7310 | -0.004% |
| February 10, 2026 | 0.7310 | -0.137% |
| February 9, 2026 | 0.7320 | -0.522% |
| February 6, 2026 | 0.7359 | -0.105% |
| February 5, 2026 | 0.7367 | +1.059% |
| February 4, 2026 | 0.7289 | -0.242% |
| February 3, 2026 | 0.7307 | -0.075% |
| February 2, 2026 | 0.7313 | +0.621% |
| January 30, 2026 | 0.7267 | +0.412% |
| January 29, 2026 | 0.7238 | -0.215% |
| January 28, 2026 | 0.7253 | -0.353% |
| January 27, 2026 | 0.7279 | -0.688% |
| January 26, 2026 | 0.7329 | -0.863% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.7393 | -0.776% |
| January 22, 2026 | 0.7451 | +0.030% |
| January 21, 2026 | 0.7449 | +0.159% |
| January 20, 2026 | 0.7437 | -0.244% |
| January 19, 2026 | 0.7455 | -0.109% |
| January 16, 2026 | 0.7463 | +0.015% |
| January 15, 2026 | 0.7462 | +0.301% |
| January 14, 2026 | 0.7440 | +0.118% |
| January 13, 2026 | 0.7431 | +0.164% |
| January 12, 2026 | 0.7419 | -0.463% |
| January 9, 2026 | 0.7453 | +0.168% |
| January 8, 2026 | 0.7441 | +0.343% |
| January 7, 2026 | 0.7415 | +0.209% |
| January 6, 2026 | 0.7400 | -0.518% |
| January 5, 2026 | 0.7438 | -0.007% |
| January 2, 2026 | 0.7439 | +0.167% |
| December 31, 2025 | 0.7426 | — |
The USD/GBP exchange rate averaged 0.7390 in 2026, trading between a low of 0.7238 and a high of 0.7511,a range of 3.8% over the year. The rate rose by 0.78% over the full year, from 0.7426 at the opening of 2026 to 0.7484 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 0.7433, a +0.09% move from the 2026 opening rate of 0.7426.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 0.7361, down 0.98% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 0.7333, a -0.38% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 0.7432, closing the year at 0.7484, a 0.78% gain for USD against GBP from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for USD/GBP in 2026 was 6.8%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 46 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 USD/GBP exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7398 | 0.7463 | 0.7238 | — |
| February | 0.7361 | 0.7435 | 0.7289 | -0.50% |
| March | 0.7485 | 0.7511 | 0.7471 | +1.68% |
What was the USD to GBP exchange rate in 2026?
The USD/GBP rate averaged 0.7390 in 2026, ranging from a low of 0.7238 to a high of 0.7511.
What was the highest USD/GBP rate in 2026?
The highest USD to GBP rate recorded in 2026 was 0.7511. The lowest was 0.7238.
How much did the USD/GBP rate change in 2026?
The USD/GBP rate rose by 0.78% in 2026, from 0.7426 to 0.7484.
What was the USD/GBP annual trading range in 2026?
The USD/GBP pair traded in a range of 0.7238 to 0.7511 in 2026,a spread of 3.8% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange USD to GBP?
The USD/GBP rate rose 0.78% over 2026, closing at 0.7484. For those converting USD to GBP, 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 USD/GBP rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for USD/GBP going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main USD to GBP page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.