GBP vs JPY
1 GBP = 210.49 JPY
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
GBP / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 208.14 2026-09-29 | 210.49 | +1.13% | 208.14 2026-09-29 | 211.58 2026-10-21 | |
| 3 Months | 217.52 2026-07-29 | 210.49 | -3.23% | 207.91 2026-09-09 | 218.15 2026-07-30 | |
| 6 Months | 215.89 2026-04-29 | 210.49 | -2.50% | 207.91 2026-09-09 | 219.14 2026-07-16 | |
| 1 Year | 201.06 2025-10-29 | 210.49 | +4.69% | 200.53 2025-11-05 | 219.14 2026-07-16 | |
| 3 Years | 181.65 2023-10-27 | 210.49 | +15.87% | 179.68 2024-01-02 | 219.14 2026-07-16 | |
| 5 Years | 156.97 2021-10-29 | 210.49 | +34.10% | 149.53 2021-12-09 | 219.14 2026-07-16 | |
| 10 Years | 128.02 2016-10-28 | 210.49 | +64.41% | 127.07 2019-08-12 | 219.14 2026-07-16 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 GBP in JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 GBP equals 210.49 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the GBP to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 210.49 JPY per 1 GBP. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its GBP/JPY data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical GBP to JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical GBP/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About GBP / JPY
GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn to during times of global uncertainty.
Key Factors Affecting GBP/JPY
GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
JPY Drivers
- Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 Did You Know? — GBP
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
💡 Did You Know? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
Economy Overview
United Kingdom
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
Japan
Japan is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22