GBP vs SEK
🇸🇪1 GBP = 12.98 SEK
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
GBP / SEK| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About GBP / SEK
🇬🇧 GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the oldest currency still in use and the fourth most traded currency in the world. It is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.
🇸🇪 SEK — Swedish Krona
The Swedish Krona is the official currency of Sweden. Despite being an EU member, Sweden has chosen to keep its own currency rather than adopt the Euro.
Key Factors Affecting GBP/SEK
🇬🇧 GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and Brexit-related developments
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
🇸🇪 SEK Drivers
- Riksbank (Swedish central bank) interest rates
- Swedish export performance and trade balance
- EU economic conditions and EUR/SEK dynamics
- Nordic regional economic trends
💡 Did You Know? — GBP
The pound sterling has been in continuous use since its inception around 775 AD, making it over 1,200 years old.
💡 Did You Know? — SEK
The Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, is the world's oldest central bank, established in 1668.
Economy Overview
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
The UK has one of the largest economies in Europe, with London serving as a major global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy and inflation targets.
🇸🇪 Sweden
Sweden has a highly developed export-oriented economy, known for innovation, technology companies, and a strong welfare state. Major exports include machinery, vehicles, and telecommunications equipment.