Weekly market update ·
Pound holds steady against the euro: week to 17 Jul 2026
Sterling was little changed against the euro, rose 0.10% against the US dollar and rose 0.12% against the Swiss franc in the week to 17 July 2026.
The week in numbers
| Pair | Open | Close | Change | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/EUR | 1.1743 | 1.1751 | +0.07% | 1.1719–1.1782 |
| GBP/USD | 1.3423 | 1.3437 | +0.10% | 1.3384–1.3511 |
| GBP/CHF | 1.0831 | 1.0844 | +0.12% | 1.0831–1.0899 |
| GBP/AED | 4.9296 | 4.9347 | +0.10% | 4.9153–4.9619 |
| GBP/HKD | 10.523 | 10.535 | +0.11% | 10.490–10.592 |
Pound vs euro, last 30 days
The biggest single-day move came on Friday, when GBP/EUR fell 0.26%.
The pound finished near the top of its four-week range against the euro, so euro buyers were getting some of the best rates of the month.
Because the UAE dirham and Hong Kong dollar track the US dollar, anyone paying in dirhams or HK dollars saw a similar move to GBP/USD, which gained 0.10%.
From high to low, GBP/EUR covered 0.54% this week. On a €500,000 purchase, that's £2,281 between the best and worst day to buy.
What it meant in real money
A €500,000 property cost
£425,496
£290 less than at the start of the week
A CHF 150,000 watch cost
£138,325
£166 less than at the start of the week
At mid-market reference rates, before any provider margin.
Figures are European Central Bank reference rates (UAE dirham derived from the US dollar peg). Past movements don't predict future rates. This update is general information, not financial advice. See today's figures on our exchange rates page.