GBP/JPY: what to know
The GBP/JPY rate shows how much JPY you get for 1 GBP. Right now, 1 GBP buys 210.9196 JPY at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 JPY is worth 0.00474114 GBP.
In the short term GBP is driven mainly by Bank of England policy and the UK economy, while JPY responds to Bank of Japan policy and global risk appetite.
The British Pound (GBP) is issued by Bank of England. The pound sterling has been in use for over 1,200 years. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is issued by Bank of Japan. “Yen” literally means “round object”.
Available archived GBP/JPY observations within the last 365 days range from 200.5296 to 219.4370, with a +4.09% change from the first to the last available sample. This is not necessarily a full year of observations or an intraday range.
Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.