US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate is at a current level of 0.7781, down from 0.7815 the previous market day and down from 0.8388 one year ago. This is a change of -0.44% from the previous market day and -7.24% from one year ago.
The US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate measures the ratio of British Pounds per 1 US Dollar. Exchange Rates can be used to measure the relative health of an economy versus another. Exchange rates are also important in corporations that operate worldwide because it will directly impact their financials. Historically, this particular exchange rate tends to stay under 1. 1985 was a notable time for the US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate. Because of the strong dollar during a time of high inflation and a memorable fiscal policy led by Paul Volcker, the exchange rate increased as high as 0.95 British Pound/US Dollar.
