XAU to GBP Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the XAU/GBP pair.
10-Year XAU to GBP Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the XAU to GBP exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 28, 2026, when the pair was valued at 3465.2306. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on June 23, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 0.6694.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 3464.5612 GBP. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.7766 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 535.4859 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +68848.91%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 41.1822, showing a variance of 40.4139 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.7684.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 XAU over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
XAU to GBP 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 0.7684, compared to 41.1822 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 40.4139 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2026, with a trading range of 3464.5074 GBP (High: 3465.2306 / Low: 0.7232). Conversely, 2021 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0542 GBP (High: 0.7571 / Low: 0.7029).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsNo sustained consecutive year-over-year average growth streak of 2+ years occurred in the last decade. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.0527 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.7766) against the newest annual average (2026: 535.4859), the exchange rate shifted by +534.7093 (+68848.91%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 3135.3607 |
| 2026-06-11 | 3073.6519 |
| 2026-06-10 | 3100.5931 |
| 2026-06-09 | 3223.0647 |
| 2026-06-08 | 3240.3070 |
| 2026-06-07 | 3238.7149 |
| 2026-06-06 | 3244.1217 |
| 2026-06-05 | 3285.6816 |
| 2026-06-04 | 3330.8571 |
| 2026-06-03 | 3315.1800 |
| 2026-06-02 | 3344.3660 |
| 2026-06-01 | 3357.8493 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3374.6866 |
| 2026-05-30 | 3374.5550 |
| 2026-05-29 | 3370.0898 |
| 2026-05-28 | 3306.9788 |
| 2026-05-27 | 3317.8717 |
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