How big was Brexit's impact on the pound's history?
After the 2016 referendum the pound fell sharply—the most notable move of the past decade—then swung with negotiations and monetary policy.
GBP/CNY · 1-year historical trend
GBP to CNY Historical Exchange Rate Chart
The pound versus the yuan over the past year is charted below. Sterling is among the more volatile majors, sensitive to rate decisions and politics. If you're converting pounds — say for UK tuition — glance at the year's highs and lows before picking your moment.
1-Year GBP/CNY Chart
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Past 1 year
About the GBP to CNY history
The GBP to CNY (British Pound to Chinese Yuan) history is relatively volatile. Key moments include the sharp drop after the 2016 Brexit referendum and the rebound during the Bank of England's later hiking cycle. In recent years it has traded roughly between 8.0 and 9.5. For reference only.
Why is GBP to CNY more volatile than other pairs?
Sterling is highly liquid and sensitive to political and rate events, which, combined with yuan moves, makes its history more volatile than the HKD or SGD.
Can the chart tell me if the pound is expensive now?
You can compare the current value with the past year's high, low, and average to see where it sits—but this is not trading advice.