Historical British Pound to Japanese Yen exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 210.5900 | +0.043% |
| March 5, 2026 | 210.5000 | +0.119% |
| March 4, 2026 | 210.2500 | +0.162% |
| March 3, 2026 | 209.9100 | -0.408% |
| March 2, 2026 | 210.7700 | +0.309% |
| February 27, 2026 | 210.1200 | -0.634% |
| February 26, 2026 | 211.4600 | -0.236% |
| February 25, 2026 | 211.9600 | +0.833% |
| February 24, 2026 | 210.2100 | +0.637% |
| February 23, 2026 | 208.8800 | -0.177% |
| February 20, 2026 | 209.2500 | +0.437% |
| February 19, 2026 | 208.3400 | -0.129% |
| February 18, 2026 | 208.6100 | +0.617% |
| February 17, 2026 | 207.3300 | -0.889% |
| February 16, 2026 | 209.1900 | +0.273% |
| February 13, 2026 | 208.6200 | -0.434% |
| February 12, 2026 | 209.5300 | -0.286% |
| February 11, 2026 | 210.1300 | -0.975% |
| February 10, 2026 | 212.2000 | -0.548% |
| February 9, 2026 | 213.3700 | -0.047% |
| February 6, 2026 | 213.4700 | +0.225% |
| February 5, 2026 | 212.9900 | -0.884% |
| February 4, 2026 | 214.8900 | +0.750% |
| February 3, 2026 | 213.2900 | +0.585% |
| February 2, 2026 | 212.0500 | +0.047% |
| January 30, 2026 | 211.9500 | +0.061% |
| January 29, 2026 | 211.8200 | +0.661% |
| January 28, 2026 | 210.4300 | -0.109% |
| January 27, 2026 | 210.6600 | +0.124% |
| January 26, 2026 | 210.4000 | -1.650% |
| January 23, 2026 | 213.9300 | +0.380% |
| January 22, 2026 | 213.1200 | +0.604% |
| January 21, 2026 | 211.8400 | -0.221% |
| January 20, 2026 | 212.3100 | +0.222% |
| January 19, 2026 | 211.8400 | -0.005% |
| January 16, 2026 | 211.8500 | -0.301% |
| January 15, 2026 | 212.4900 | -0.342% |
| January 14, 2026 | 213.2200 | -0.253% |
| January 13, 2026 | 213.7600 | +0.541% |
| January 12, 2026 | 212.6100 | +0.525% |
| January 9, 2026 | 211.5000 | +0.413% |
| January 8, 2026 | 210.6300 | -0.227% |
| January 7, 2026 | 211.1100 | -0.137% |
| January 6, 2026 | 211.4000 | +0.261% |
| January 5, 2026 | 210.8500 | -0.052% |
| January 2, 2026 | 210.9600 | -0.005% |
| December 31, 2025 | 210.9700 | — |
The GBP/JPY exchange rate averaged 211.2247 in 2026, trading between a low of 207.3300 and a high of 214.8900,a range of 3.6% over the year. The rate fell by 0.18% over the full year, from 210.9700 at the opening of 2026 to 210.5900 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 211.7727, a +0.38% move from the 2026 opening rate of 210.9700.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 211.8500, up 0.04% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 211.1350, a -0.34% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 210.1867, closing the year at 210.5900, a 0.18% decline for GBP against JPY from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for GBP/JPY in 2026 was 8.1%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 47 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant GBP/JPY exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 211.8419 | 213.9300 | 210.4000 | — |
| February | 210.7945 | 214.8900 | 207.3300 | -0.49% |
| March | 210.4040 | 210.7700 | 209.9100 | -0.19% |
What was the GBP to JPY exchange rate in 2026?
The GBP/JPY rate averaged 211.2247 in 2026, ranging from a low of 207.3300 to a high of 214.8900.
What was the highest GBP/JPY rate in 2026?
The highest GBP to JPY rate recorded in 2026 was 214.8900. The lowest was 207.3300.
How much did the GBP/JPY rate change in 2026?
The GBP/JPY rate fell by 0.18% in 2026, from 210.9700 to 210.5900.
What was the GBP/JPY annual trading range in 2026?
The GBP/JPY pair traded in a range of 207.3300 to 214.8900 in 2026,a spread of 3.6% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange GBP to JPY?
The GBP/JPY rate fell 0.18% over 2026, closing at 210.5900. For those converting GBP to JPY, the year-end rate was less favorable than the start of year, meaning converting earlier in 2026 would have been more advantageous. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find GBP/JPY rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for GBP/JPY going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main GBP to JPY page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.