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GBP/JPY Exchange Rate

GBPJPYBritish PoundJapanese Yen
216.69
-0.37% today
Day range
¥216.45¥217.80

Rate updates live from market data · indicative, not an official dealing rate · not trading advice.

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GBP/JPY — interactive chart

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About GBP/JPY

GBP/JPY — “the beast” — is known for large, fast swings because it combines a risk-sensitive pound with a safe-haven yen. It can trend strongly in risk-on phases and reverse sharply when fear returns, which makes it a favourite of momentum traders and a hazard for the unprepared.

Technical snapshot

GBP/JPY is trading around 216.69, down +0.37% over the last session. The rate is sitting above its 50-day average, framing the medium-term picture as a uptrend. RSI-14 reads 65 — a neutral zone with no momentum extreme. These are mechanical indicator readings, not a forecast or a recommendation.

Trend
Uptrend
Price vs 50-period average
RSI (14)
65.1
Neutral 30–70
SMA 20
$215.00
SMA 50
$214.28
SMA 200
$210.42
Long-term line
From period high
-0.60%

GBP/JPY — frequently asked

What is the GBP/JPY exchange rate today?

One British Pound (GBP) is worth about 216.69 JPY, down +0.37% on the day. The rate at the top of this page refreshes live from market data.

What moves the GBP/JPY pair?

Mostly the interest-rate gap between the GBP and JPY central banks, the relative pace of growth and inflation in each economy, trade and capital flows, and the global appetite for risk. Data surprises and central-bank commentary can move it quickly.

Is GBP/JPY a good pair to trade?

That depends entirely on your strategy, risk tolerance and experience — there is no universal answer. Use the live chart and the technical readings above as inputs, never as a signal to act. FX is leveraged and risky, and this page is information, not advice.

How many JPY is 1 GBP?

At the current rate, 1 GBP ≈ 216.69 JPY, and 1 JPY ≈ 0.0046 GBP. Use the converter on this page for other amounts.

Disclaimer: TrendiView provides market data and educational information only. Nothing here is investment, financial or trading advice, and rates are indicative and may be delayed. Foreign exchange is leveraged and carries a high risk of loss. Do your own research and consider a licensed adviser. Past performance does not guarantee future results.