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GBP/AUD - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 GBP = 1.9074 AUD

Indicative rate, updated 22 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

GBP/AUD Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for GBP/AUD, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

GBP/AUD tracks the British Pound against the Australian Dollar without the US Dollar in between. It moves on the relative outlook for the two economies, especially BoE and RBA interest-rate policy.

Rates shown here are indicative only, sourced periodically rather than streamed live. Confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before converting funds or opening a trade.

GBP/AUD Key Statistics

Latest

1.9074

1 Oct 2026

Highest since Mar 2024

2.1433

9 Apr 2025

Lowest since Mar 2024

1.8707

13 May 2026

12-month average

1.9389

1.8707 – 2.0605

30 days: +0.24% 90 days: -0.75% 1 year: -6.33%

Over the past year GBP/AUD has fallen 6.33%, meaning the GBP has weakened against the AUD. In the last 30 days it has moved up 0.24%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 1.8707 and 2.0605. Its highest level in the data window (since March 2024) was 2.1433 on 9 Apr 2025, and its lowest was 1.8707 on 13 May 2026.

Based on weekly data from 6 Mar 2024 to 1 Oct 2026. Source: weekly rate snapshots (currency-api). A rising rate means the GBP is strengthening against the AUD. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves GBP/AUD

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

British Pound (GBP)

United Kingdom · Bank of England (BoE) · Free float

The British Pound (sterling) is the oldest currency still in use and one of the most traded, backed by London's position as a global financial centre.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Financial services
  • Professional and business services
  • Manufacturing and aerospace
  • Creative industries
  • Energy

Key factors

  • Bank of England policy. Rate decisions and the vote split of the Monetary Policy Committee move sterling.
  • UK inflation. The UK has had higher inflation than peers, so CPI surprises matter a lot.
  • Fiscal credibility. Budgets and government borrowing plans can move the Pound sharply.
  • Trade relations. Post-Brexit trade terms with the EU affect the growth outlook.

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Australia · Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) · Free float

The Australian Dollar (the "Aussie") is a liquid commodity currency, sensitive to iron ore, coal and gold prices and to demand from China.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Iron ore and coal mining
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • Education and tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Financial services

Key factors

  • Commodity prices. Iron ore, coal and gold prices strongly influence the Aussie.
  • China's economy. China is Australia's largest export market.
  • RBA policy. Rate decisions and guidance from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
  • Global risk appetite. The Aussie tends to rise when investors are optimistic.

How GBP and AUD Interact

The Australian Dollar is a commodity currency, so swings in the prices of its main exports often show up in this pair.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the Bank of England (BoE) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • UK 10-year gilt yield GBP

    Sharp moves can signal stress or support for sterling

  • FTSE 100 GBP

    Large exporters often move inversely to the Pound

  • Iron ore prices AUD

    Usually move with the Australian Dollar

  • China data (PMIs, trade) AUD

    Strong Chinese data supports the Aussie

Events & Data to Follow

  • GBP Bank of England rate decisions
  • GBP UK CPI
  • GBP UK jobs and wage data
  • GBP Government budget statements
  • AUD RBA policy meetings
  • AUD Australian CPI
  • AUD Australian jobs data
  • AUD Chinese trade and PMI data

Historical Milestones

  1. 1992 GBP

    On "Black Wednesday" the Pound was forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.

  2. 2008 AUD

    The Aussie fell over 30% in a few months during the global financial crisis.

  3. 2011 AUD

    The mining boom lifted the Aussie to a record high above 1.10 US Dollars.

  4. 2016 GBP

    The Brexit referendum caused one of the largest one-day falls in sterling's history.

  5. 2022 GBP

    A mini-budget shock sent GBP/USD to a record low near 1.04.

Why GBP/AUD Matters to Tanzanian Traders

GBP/AUD lets traders in Tanzania trade a view on two economies without the US Dollar in between. Spreads are a little wider than on the majors, so it suits traders who already know how the two currencies behave.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Fiscal and political surprises. (GBP)
  • Persistent inflation risk. (GBP)
  • Commodity price falls. (AUD)
  • Slowdowns in China. (AUD)

Most active: London session • Sydney and Tokyo session (and the London session)

GBP/AUD FAQ

What is the current GBP/AUD exchange rate?

1 GBP is worth about 1.9074 AUD (indicative, updated 22 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of GBP/AUD?

In the data we track (since 6 Mar 2024), GBP/AUD peaked at 2.1433 on 9 Apr 2025 and bottomed at 1.8707 on 13 May 2026.

What moves the GBP/AUD exchange rate?

GBP/AUD is influenced by the relative strength of the British Pound and the Australian Dollar. Key factors include: Bank of England policy, UK inflation, Commodity prices, China's economy. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade GBP/AUD?

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: London session • Sydney and Tokyo session (and the London session). Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is GBP/AUD good for beginners?

GBP/AUD is one of the more liquid pairs, with tight spreads at most brokers, which makes it a reasonable choice for beginners. Practise on a free demo account first.

This page is educational. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date.

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