GBP to JPY Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the GBP/JPY pair.
10-Year GBP to JPY Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the GBP to JPY exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 30, 2026, when the pair was valued at 216.0587. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 18, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 125.7864.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 90.2723 JPY. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 136.2784 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 212.3498 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +55.82%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 180.8755, showing a variance of 38.8608 points compared to the older 5-year average of 142.0147.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 GBP over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
GBP to JPY Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Decade Halves Comparison
Macro ShiftThe average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 142.0147, compared to 180.8755 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 38.8608 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 32.0364 JPY (High: 188.4646 / Low: 156.4283). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 8.3687 JPY (High: 216.0587 / Low: 207.6900).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsBetween 2020 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 6 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2018 and 2019, when the average rate fell by 8.0516 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 136.2784) against the newest annual average (2026: 212.3498), the exchange rate shifted by +76.0714 (+55.82%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 214.9427 |
| 2026-06-11 | 214.5356 |
| 2026-06-10 | 214.7339 |
| 2026-06-09 | 214.2919 |
| 2026-06-08 | 213.6541 |
| 2026-06-07 | 214.2310 |
| 2026-06-06 | 213.8950 |
| 2026-06-05 | 214.5589 |
| 2026-06-04 | 214.8253 |
| 2026-06-03 | 214.9585 |
| 2026-06-02 | 215.1722 |
| 2026-06-01 | 214.5004 |
| 2026-05-31 | 214.3310 |
| 2026-05-30 | 214.3507 |
| 2026-05-29 | 214.1475 |
| 2026-05-28 | 213.8458 |
| 2026-05-27 | 214.2003 |
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