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British Pound to U.S. Dollar (GBP/USD) - since 1971

• GBP/USD: 1.323 (Oct 2, 2026).
• A year earlier: 1.342 (Oct 2, 2025), a change of −1.4%.
• Highest on record here: 2.644 (Mar 9, 1972); lowest: 1.052 (Feb 26, 1985).

Source: FRED DEXUSUK (U.S. Dollars to U.K. Pound Sterling Spot Exchange Rate). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

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