British Pound / US Dollar Performance Over 5 years
British Pound / US Dollar (GBPUSD)
For the last 5 years, British Pound / US Dollar went from 1.40 to about 1.35. That equals roughly -3.4% total return and about -0.7% per year, annualized. Overall, this was a weak period on a total-return basis.
Price today
1.35
-3.4% over 5 years
What this means
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- This is one slice of history; other horizons may rank differently.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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.
Who uses this comparison?
Anyone evaluating British Pound / US Dollar as part of a diversified portfolio can use this performance view to understand its risk and return profile.
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Data through 2026-04-30.
Price performance over time
Shows price growth and drawdowns over the period.
Historical context
This page summarizes how British Pound / US Dollar performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Forex performance is driven by relative currency strength, interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and central bank policy.
Key takeaways
Performance insights
- British Pound / US Dollar returned -3.4% over 5 years
- Average annual return was -0.5%
- Worst drawdown was -24.6%
Yearly performance
About British Pound / US Dollar
Historical performance and investment scenarios for British Pound / US Dollar. Data is for education and research only.
| From | 2021-04-29 |
| To | 2026-04-30 |
What this shows
Based on daily closing prices from 2021-04-29 to 2026-04-30.
How performance is measured
- Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
- CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
- Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
- Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
- Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
- This page is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.
Final verdict
Best for time-window evaluation: see how this span looked in isolation, then contrast with other periods or tickers on the site. It is context, not a forecast. Educational only.