GBP / JPY · Daily reference rate
Pound Sterling to Yen
Convert GBP to JPY 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 JPY rate over time
Over the past year, GBP to JPY moved +3.33% (203.6452 to 210.4305). Range 200.6764 to 218.9288.
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.
Yen (JPY)
- ISO 4217
- JPY · 392
- Symbol
- ¥
- Minor units
- 0
- Used in
- Japan
The yen is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan, and has no minor unit in everyday use.
- 1871The New Currency Act introduces the yen.
- 1949The yen is fixed at 360 per US dollar.
- 1971After the Smithsonian Agreement in December, the yen is repegged at 308 per US dollar.
- 1973The yen is allowed to float against the US dollar in February.
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.