FOREX
GBPUSD
Great British Pound / US Dollar
How often this market makes each size of move, graded against its own history · to 31 August 2026
Daily moves
| Reading | Times | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | 2 | 0.7% | |
| Very High | 3 | 1.1% | |
| High | 4 | 1.5% | |
| Moderate | 13 | 4.8% | |
| Low | 94 | 34.8% | |
| Very Low | 154 | 57.0% |
A Very High or Max day shows up about 3 times a year for GBPUSD — 5 times in the history we hold. The most recent was 14 May 2026, when it fell 1.0%.
Biggest moves on record
| When | Move | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | +1.3% | Very High |
| 2 Sep 2025 | −1.2% | Max |
| 20 Mar 2026 | +1.2% | Very High |
| 26 Jan 2026 | +1.2% | Moderate |
| 15 Jul 2026 | +1.1% | Low |