United Kingdom Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The UK pound fell to 0.7386 LCU per USD in August 2026, from 0.7476 in July. The value is the lowest since February 2026 and remains well above the all-time low of 0.3571 recorded in November 1967, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
The United Kingdom's official period-average exchange rate against the USD fell to 0.7386 LCU/USD in August 2026, down from 0.7476 in July. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 0.9127 recorded in February 1985 and above the series low of 0.3571 from November 1967. Data are available from January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.74 per USD | 0.75 per USD | 0.91 per USDFeb 1985 | 0.36 per USDNov 1967 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in United Kingdom averaged 0.66 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 0.91 per USD in Feb 1985 and a record low of 0.36 per USD in Nov 1967. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
This indicator measures the monthly average of local currency units per US dollar, reflecting the period-average exchange rate for the United Kingdom. The series is reported on a monthly frequency and spans from January 1957 to the present, providing a long-term view of currency valuation.
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