GBP to JPY exchange rate
1 GBP = 213.369 JPY · Last updated 4 Nov 2026, 22:11 UTC · 15 minutes late
GBP/JPY chart
GBP/JPY history
| Period | Change | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | +0.27% | 212.329 | 213.720 |
| 7 days | +1.50% | 209.664 | 213.720 |
| 30 days | +1.97% | 208.933 | 213.720 |
| 1 year | +6.39% | 200.534 | 219.139 |
| Date | Close |
|---|---|
| 212.276 | |
| 211.891 | |
| 210.698 | |
| 210.484 | |
| 209.895 | |
| 210.344 | |
| 210.151 | |
| 209.618 | |
| 210.064 | |
| 211.584 | |
| 211.048 | |
| 210.948 | |
| 210.724 | |
| 209.265 | |
| 210.217 | |
| 209.459 | |
| 209.912 | |
| 209.219 | |
| 209.036 | |
| 208.933 | |
| 209.884 | |
| 209.253 | |
| 208.144 | |
| 209.070 | |
| 208.592 | |
| 208.136 | |
| 208.077 | |
| 208.845 | |
| 210.001 | |
| 209.657 |
Convert GBP to JPY
1 GBP = 213.369 JPY
Open the converterGBP to JPY
| 1 GBP | 213.37 JPY |
| 5 GBP | 1,066.85 JPY |
| 10 GBP | 2,133.69 JPY |
| 25 GBP | 5,334.23 JPY |
| 50 GBP | 10,668.47 JPY |
| 100 GBP | 21,336.93 JPY |
| 500 GBP | 106,684.67 JPY |
| 1,000 GBP | 213,369.34 JPY |
| 2,000 GBP | 426,738.69 JPY |
| 5,000 GBP | 1,066,846.72 JPY |
| 10,000 GBP | 2,133,693.44 JPY |
JPY to GBP
| 100 JPY | 0.4687 GBP |
| 500 JPY | 2.3434 GBP |
| 1,000 JPY | 4.6867 GBP |
| 2,500 JPY | 11.7168 GBP |
| 5,000 JPY | 23.4335 GBP |
| 10,000 JPY | 46.8671 GBP |
| 50,000 JPY | 234.34 GBP |
| 100,000 JPY | 468.67 GBP |
| 200,000 JPY | 937.34 GBP |
| 500,000 JPY | 2,343.35 GBP |
| 1,000,000 JPY | 4,686.71 GBP |
GBP/JPY: The "Dragon" Cross
GBP/JPY is known informally as "the dragon" among retail traders for its outsized intraday volatility. It combines sterling, the third most-traded currency globally, with the Japanese yen, producing swings that regularly exceed those of the majors.
The pair is doubly sensitive: it reacts to UK economic data (CPI, employment, BoE decisions) and simultaneously to the yen's global safe-haven demand. During risk-off events both legs can move sharply in opposite directions, amplifying the pair's range.
Japanese retail FX participants actively trade GBP/JPY, and their collective positioning is tracked via the Tokyo Financial Exchange. Large retail positioning shifts can trigger sharp reversals, especially on Bank of Japan announcements.
All rates here are indicative mid-market from live market data and public reference rates. Not for settlement or regulated use.
Where rates come fromFrequently asked questions
Why is GBP/JPY called "the dragon"?
The nickname reflects the pair's unusually large and fast intraday moves. Daily ranges of 150–200 pips are common, versus 80–120 for EUR/USD, making it both attractive and risky for short-term traders.
What sessions see the most GBP/JPY volatility?
The London open (08:00 GMT) is consistently the most volatile, as European and Asian traders overlap briefly. UK economic releases between 07:00–09:30 GMT also drive sharp spikes.
How does the Bank of England affect GBP/JPY?
BoE rate decisions directly move sterling, which is the base currency of GBP/JPY. Hawkish surprises (higher rates) typically push the pair up; dovish surprises pull it down, unless simultaneous BoJ action dominates.
Is there a connection between GBP/JPY and UK gilt yields?
Yes. Rising gilt yields signal higher sterling returns, attracting carry flows that buy GBP/JPY. A spike in yields from fiscal stress (as in the 2022 UK mini-budget crisis) can cause the opposite effect via sterling selling.
Do Japanese retail traders influence GBP/JPY?
Significantly. Japan has the world's largest retail FX market, and GBP/JPY is a favored pair for the carry interest it provides. Retail order flow is large enough to be tracked as a contrarian sentiment indicator.
How does GBP/JPY differ from EUR/JPY?
Both respond to risk sentiment and BoJ policy, but GBP/JPY additionally carries UK-specific risk (trade, BoE, political). Sterling also lacks the ECB's institutional backstop, adding an extra layer of idiosyncratic volatility.
Does the exchangerate.dev API provide live intraday GBP/JPY rates?
Yes. Both GBP and JPY are in the live-updating currency set that updates approximately every 60 seconds through the trading week. ECB-based APIs update only once per business day at the ~16:00 CET fix.
How do I query GBP/JPY?
Send one request with your key. Each rate comes with its source, the time it was observed and the market session.
Request
curl "https://api.exchangerate.dev/v1/latest/GBP?symbols=JPY" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"Response
{
"result": "success",
"base": "GBP",
"source": "live",
"sources": {
"JPY": "live"
},
"market_session": "open",
"timestamp": "2026-11-04T22:27:04Z",
"data_updated_at": "2026-11-04T22:11:59Z",
"rates": {
"JPY": 213.369
},
"effective_at": {
"JPY": "2026-11-04T22:11:59Z"
},
"stale": {
"JPY": false
},
"derived_symbols": [
"JPY"
],
"notice": "Indicative rates, not for settlement."
}
