Convert Euro to British Pound
EUR to GBP Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Euro (EUR) = 0.8647 British Pound (GBP) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 EUR converts to roughly 86.47 GBP, and $1,000 EUR converts to about 864.65 GBP. The EUR/GBP rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day EUR/GBP context
Over the past 90 days, EUR/GBP has traded between 0.8624 and 0.8726. The current rate of 0.8647 sits roughly 22% through that range — near the lower end, meaning British Pound has been stronger than typical against Euro recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Euro has weakened by 0.67% against British Pound.
EUR/GBP Price History
Interactive EUR/GBP exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of 20 European Union member states — collectively the Eurozone — and the world's second-most-traded currency. Introduced in 1999 as an accounting currency and 2002 as physical cash, it is managed by the European Central Bank (ECB) from Frankfurt.
- •Used daily by over 340 million people across 20 countries
- •Second-largest reserve currency, ~20% of global central bank reserves
- •EUR/USD is the world's most-traded currency pair (~23% of forex volume)
- •ECB sets the deposit facility rate, main refinancing rate, and marginal lending rate
- •Eurozone CPI target is 2% over the medium term
About British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies in continuous use, dating back over 1,200 years. It is issued by the Bank of England and is the fourth-most-traded currency globally.
- •In continuous use since Anglo-Saxon England — older than any major fiat rival
- •Fourth-most-traded currency, ~13% of daily global forex turnover
- •Bank of England sets Bank Rate via its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- •GBP/USD carries the traders' nickname "Cable" from the 19th-century transatlantic telegraph cable
- •The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020; Brexit still shapes GBP volatility around trade headlines
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is EUR/GBP less volatile than EUR/USD?
The UK and Eurozone are major trading partners with intertwined economies, so both currencies often move in the same direction against USD — muting their move against each other. EUR/GBP typically has daily ranges of 30–60 pips, compared to 60–120 pips for EUR/USD.
How did Brexit permanently change EUR/GBP?
Pre-Brexit, EUR/GBP traded in a relatively tight range around 0.75–0.85. Post-Brexit (June 2016), the range reset to 0.82–0.90 with higher baseline volatility. UK political risk, trade-relationship headlines, and Northern Ireland Protocol disputes all still move the pair.
Does ECB or BoE policy divergence matter more?
Both — EUR/GBP is a pure policy-divergence trade. When the ECB is more hawkish than the BoE, EUR/GBP rises; when the BoE is more hawkish, it falls. Watch the UK-Germany 2-year yield spread as a daily indicator.
When is EUR/GBP most liquid?
During the London session (08:00–17:00 UTC) — both currencies' home market hours overlap there. Spreads widen significantly during the New York afternoon and Asian session.
How do UK GDP releases move EUR/GBP?
UK GDP is released quarterly and monthly (unusual for a G10 country). Strong prints strengthen GBP against EUR; weak prints weaken it. The monthly print is noisier than the quarterly — watch three-month averages rather than single months.
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