GBP / AUD · Daily reference rate
Pound Sterling to Australian Dollar
Convert GBP to AUD with the latest daily reference rate and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.
History
GBP to AUD rate over time
Over the past year, GBP to AUD moved -6.93% (2.0509 to 1.9088). Range 1.8649 to 2.0509.
Compare
GBP against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1+13 GBP / USD US Dollar | 1.339 | +0.98% | +0.43% |
| +1 GBP / EUR Euro | 1.1931 | +2.52% | +3.89% |
| +1 GBP / JPY Yen | 210.4305 | +0.22% | +3.33% |
| +1+4 GBP / AUD Australian Dollar | 1.9088 | +1.39% | -6.93% |
| +1 GBP / CAD Canadian Dollar | 1.8764 | +0.42% | +0.50% |
| +1 GBP / CHF Swiss Franc | 1.1015 | +0.70% | +3.78% |
| +1 GBP / CNY Yuan Renminbi | 8.9268 | +0.38% | -5.91% |
| +1 GBP / SGD Singapore Dollar | 1.7104 | +0.84% | -1.25% |
| +1 GBP / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 10.5084 | +0.97% | +1.34% |
| +1 GBP / IDR Rupiah | 24,178.88 | +1.92% | +9.16% |
The money behind the rate
About these currencies
+1 Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO 4217
- GBP · 826
- Symbol
- £
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
The Pound Sterling is issued by the Bank of England.
- 1694The Bank of England is founded under a Royal Charter dated 27 July, to act as banker to the government.
- 1971Decimal Day, 15 February: the pound is divided into 100 pence instead of 240.
- 1992On 16 September, “Black Wednesday”, the UK suspends sterling’s membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
+4 Australian Dollar (AUD)
- ISO 4217
- AUD · 036
- Symbol
- $
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- Australia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Norfolk Island, Tuvalu
The Australian Dollar is issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
- 1966Decimal currency replaces the pound on 14 February, with one dollar worth ten shillings.
- 1983The Australian dollar is floated.
- 1988Australia issues the world’s first polymer banknote, a commemorative $10 note for the bicentenary.
Good to know
Questions
Is this the rate I would get at a bank?
No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 24 Oct 2026 and is not real time.
Where does the data come from?
Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.