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Performance
GBP=X Performance Chart
USD/GBP (GBP=X) is down 0.4% since the beginning of the year. GBP=X is currently trading at £1 per share. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of GBP=X shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £1,018.
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Returns By Period
USD/GBP (GBP=X) has returned -0.41% so far this year and -1.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GBP=X has returned -0.26% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.06% annually.
USD/GBP
- 1D
- -1.04%
- 1M
- -0.88%
- 6M
- -0.61%
- YTD
- -0.41%
- 1Y
- -1.06%
- 3Y*
- -1.09%
- 5Y*
- 0.35%
- 10Y*
- -0.26%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.66%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- 6M
- 8.66%
- YTD
- 10.17%
- 1Y
- 19.99%
- 3Y*
- 17.60%
- 5Y*
- 12.23%
- 10Y*
- 13.06%
GBP=X Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 20, 2007, GBP=X's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was May 2009 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GBP=X closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 24, 2016 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 25, 2008 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.54% | 1.50% | 1.96% | -2.81% | 1.17% | 1.42% | -1.98% | -0.41% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.98% | -1.47% | -2.65% | -3.03% | -0.98% | -2.00% | 3.98% | -2.37% | 0.55% | 2.60% | -0.99% | -1.74% | -7.12% |
| 2024 | 0.36% | 0.50% | -0.02% | 1.05% | -1.93% | 0.78% | -1.67% | -2.05% | -1.87% | 3.73% | 1.25% | 1.78% | 1.75% |
| 2023 | -1.79% | 2.44% | -2.53% | -1.84% | 1.03% | -2.05% | -1.09% | 1.33% | 3.87% | 0.41% | -3.76% | -0.85% | -5.00% |
| 2022 | 0.67% | 0.19% | 2.14% | 4.50% | -0.22% | 3.49% | -0.03% | 4.84% | 4.03% | -2.63% | -4.89% | -0.31% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | -0.27% | -1.58% | 1.01% | -0.25% | -2.74% | 2.72% | -0.55% | 1.10% | 2.06% | -1.64% | 3.00% | -1.71% | 0.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
USD/GBP has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.10, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 2007.
- This currency participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (6.32%) than losses (1.94%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
- R2 of 0.04 means this currency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.91%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 6.32%
- Downside Capture
- 1.94%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GBP=X ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of currencies on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for USD/GBP (GBP=X) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GBP=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.81 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.31 | -0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.14 | 2.50 | -2.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.31 | 9.11 | -9.42 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the USD/GBP. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the USD/GBP was 22.85%, occurring on Jan 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current USD/GBP drawdown is 21.03%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-22.85%Jan 2026 | 3y 4mo | — | 3y 9moSep 2022 - now | — |
-19.91%Jul 2014 | 5y 3mo | 1y 11mo | 7y 3moMar 2009 - Jun 2016 | — |
-19.30%May 2021 | 1y 2mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 6moMar 2020 - Sep 2022 | — |
-15.95%Apr 2018 | 1y 2mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 6moJan 2017 - Aug 2019 | — |
-9.76%Dec 2019 | 4mo 3d | 3mo 6d | 7mo 9dAug 2019 - Mar 2020 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| GBP=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.85% | -37.07% | +14.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.98% | -8.03% | +2.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.79% | -22.15% | +9.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.85% | -22.15% | -0.70% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.85% | -26.01% | +3.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.03% | -1.42% | -19.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.31% | -5.29% | -6.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.85% | 2.20% | +0.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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