GBP to USD in 2020

In 2020, 1 GBP was worth 1.2839 USD on average. The GBP gained 3.44% against the USD, from 1.3195 to 1.3649.

Average
1.2839
High
1.3649 2020-12-31
Low
1.1598 2020-03-23
Change
+3.44%

Daily GBP/USD rates in 2020

1.3429

GBP to USD monthly average 2020

1.2293

2020-012020-12

Monthly averages; with JavaScript the chart shows daily values (hover for details). Based on 257 ECB reference rates.

Monthly averages

Month1 GBP in USD
January 20201.3071
February 20201.2968
March 20201.2378
April 20201.2407
May 20201.2293
June 20201.2523
July 20201.2671
August 20201.3131
September 20201.2968
October 20201.2977
November 20201.3212
December 20201.3429

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Frequently asked questions

What was the average GBP to USD rate in 2020?

The average ECB-based GBP to USD rate in 2020 was 1.2839.

When was the best GBP to USD rate in 2020?

The highest rate in 2020 was 1.3649 USD per GBP on 2020-12-31; the lowest was 1.1598 on 2020-03-23. December had the highest monthly average (1.3429).

How much did GBP change against USD in 2020?

From the first to the last reference rate of 2020, GBP rose by 3.44% against USD (1.3195 to 1.3649).

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  ]
}

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