GBP to JPY
British Pound Sterling to Japanese Yen · Live exchange rate
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GBP to JPY — Rate Analysis
The current GBP/JPY exchange rate is 212.9112 Japanese Yen (JPY) per 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP). Conversely, 1 JPY equals 0.004697 GBP. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-03 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the GBP/JPY rate has fallen by 0.88%, declining from 214.7917 to 212.9112 JPY. The current rate sits 2.5169 below the 90-day average of 215.4282, indicating relative weakness in GBP against JPY during this period.
The 90-day high reached 218.648 JPY and the 90-day low dipped to 211.7164 JPY. The current rate of 212.9112 is 5.7368 JPY below the 90-day high and 1.1949 JPY above the 90-day low, placing it 17% of the way between the low and high.
About the GBP/JPY exchange rate
The GBP/JPY exchange rate tells you how many Japanese Yen (JPY) you receive for one British Pound Sterling (GBP). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England. Japanese Yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About British Pound Sterling (GBP) and Japanese Yen (JPY)
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Country / Region
- United Kingdom
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of England
Japanese Yen (JPY)
- ISO Code
- JPY
- Symbol
- ¥
- Country / Region
- Japan
- Decimals
- 0
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of Japan
GBP/JPY past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 GBP = JPY | 1 JPY = GBP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 212.9112 | 0.004697 |
| 2026-08-31 | 216.4048 | 0.004621 |
| 2026-08-28 | 217.0011 | 0.004608 |
| 2026-08-25 | 217.0798 | 0.004607 |
| 2026-08-22 | 216.9398 | 0.00461 |
| 2026-08-16 | 215.5892 | 0.004638 |
| 2026-08-13 | 215.0639 | 0.00465 |
| 2026-08-10 | 213.492 | 0.004684 |
| 2026-08-07 | 213.0566 | 0.004694 |
| 2026-08-04 | 211.7164 | 0.004723 |
| 2026-08-01 | 212.5052 | 0.004706 |
| 2026-07-29 | 217.6621 | 0.004594 |
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JPY to GBPView the reverse exchange rate — how many British Pound Sterling (GBP) you get for 1 Japanese Yen (JPY).