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British Pound / US Dollar Performance Over 5 years

British Pound / US Dollar (GBPUSD)

British Pound / US Dollar returned -4.7% over the last 5 years, from $1.39 to $1.32.

Price today

$1.32

-4.7% over 5 years

British Pound / US Dollar declined 4.7% over 5 years.

British Pound / US Dollar 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
-4.7%
CAGR
-1.0%
Max drawdown
-24.6%
Best year
7.6%
Worst year
-10.8%
Volatility
5.9%
Avg annual return
-0.7%

Data through 2026-03-16.

Key takeaways

British Pound / US Dollar decreased 4.7% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • British Pound / US Dollar returned -4.7% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was -0.7%
  • Worst drawdown was -24.6%
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Yearly performance

Year2021
Price$1.35
Annual return—
Year2022
Price$1.21
Annual return-10.7%
Year2023
Price$1.27
Annual return+5.6%
Year2024
Price$1.25
Annual return-1.5%
Year2025
Price$1.35
Annual return+7.3%
Year2026
Price$1.32
Annual return-1.6%

About British Pound / US Dollar

Historical performance and investment scenarios for British Pound / US Dollar. Data is for education and research only.

From2021-03-16
To2026-03-16

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2021-03-16 to 2026-03-16.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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