Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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British pound (GBP) to Australian dollar (AUD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the British pound against the Australian dollar is to review how the GBP/AUD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to AUD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/AUD | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
21 May 2025 | 2.0863 | 0.3% ▲ | 2 Week |
06 Mar 2025 | 2.0348 | 2.8% ▲ | 3 Month |
04 Jun 2024 | 1.9220 | 8.9% ▲ | 1 Year |
05 Jun 2020 | 1.8176 | 15.1% ▲ | 5 Year |
07 Jun 2015 | 2.0028 | 4.5% ▲ | 10 Year |
09 Jun 2005 | 2.3733 | 11.8% ▼ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Australian dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current GBP-AUD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best GBP to AUD exchange rate is 2.0779 from Wise. This is -0.45% compared to the mid-market rate 2.0873.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to Australian dollar (AUD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Looking at our comparison table the best GBP to AUD exchange rate is 2.0779 from Wise, -0.45% from the mid-market rate 2.0873. The next best rate is 2.0769 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-rate. Then XE with 2.0748 is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 2.0664 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks, the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.9806 at -5.1%, the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.9931 at -4.5%, and the Barclays Bank rate is 2.0143 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 2.0873.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The Sterling to Aussie comparison table above makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-AUD mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency: