Historical US Dollar to British Pound exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | 0.7370 | -1.088% |
| April 13, 2026 | 0.7451 | +0.176% |
| April 10, 2026 | 0.7438 | -0.162% |
| April 9, 2026 | 0.7450 | +0.365% |
| April 8, 2026 | 0.7423 | -1.686% |
| April 7, 2026 | 0.7550 | -0.272% |
| April 2, 2026 | 0.7571 | +0.857% |
| April 1, 2026 | 0.7507 | -0.602% |
| March 31, 2026 | 0.7552 | -0.087% |
| March 30, 2026 | 0.7559 | +0.384% |
| March 27, 2026 | 0.7530 | +0.428% |
| March 26, 2026 | 0.7498 | +0.410% |
| March 25, 2026 | 0.7467 | -0.154% |
| March 24, 2026 | 0.7479 | +0.348% |
| March 23, 2026 | 0.7453 | -0.374% |
| March 20, 2026 | 0.7481 | -0.513% |
| March 19, 2026 | 0.7519 | +0.091% |
| March 18, 2026 | 0.7512 | +0.227% |
| March 17, 2026 | 0.7495 | -0.434% |
| March 16, 2026 | 0.7528 | -0.127% |
| March 13, 2026 | 0.7538 | +0.921% |
| March 12, 2026 | 0.7469 | +0.156% |
| March 11, 2026 | 0.7457 | +0.307% |
| March 10, 2026 | 0.7435 | -0.721% |
| March 9, 2026 | 0.7489 | -0.136% |
| March 6, 2026 | 0.7499 | +0.195% |
| 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 0.7426 in 2026, trading between a low of 0.7238 and a high of 0.7571,a range of 4.6% over the year. The rate fell by 0.76% over the full year, from 0.7426 at the opening of 2026 to 0.7370 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 0.7430, a +0.05% move from the 2026 opening rate of 0.7426.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 0.7323, down 1.44% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 0.7460, a +1.88% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 0.7489, closing the year at 0.7370, a 0.76% decline for USD against GBP from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for USD/GBP in 2026 was 7.7%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 72 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 | 0.7495 | 0.7559 | 0.7435 | +1.83% |
| April | 0.7470 | 0.7571 | 0.7370 | -0.34% |
What was the USD to GBP exchange rate in 2026?
The USD/GBP rate averaged 0.7426 in 2026, ranging from a low of 0.7238 to a high of 0.7571.
What was the highest USD/GBP rate in 2026?
The highest USD to GBP rate recorded in 2026 was 0.7571. The lowest was 0.7238.
How much did the USD/GBP rate change in 2026?
The USD/GBP rate fell by 0.76% in 2026, from 0.7426 to 0.7370.
What was the USD/GBP annual trading range in 2026?
The USD/GBP pair traded in a range of 0.7238 to 0.7571 in 2026,a spread of 4.6% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange USD to GBP?
The USD/GBP rate fell 0.76% over 2026, closing at 0.7370. For those converting USD to GBP, the year-end rate was less favorable than the start of year, meaning converting earlier in 2026 would have been more advantageous. 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.