AUD to GBP forecast
AUD/GBP exchange rate predictions for 2024 and beyond.
What is the AUD to GBP forecast for 2024? Will the Aussie dollar recover against the British pound or is it set to weaken again during 2024? We take a closer look at the key factors impacting the AUD/GBP exchange rate and include predictions from the big four banks.
AUD vs GBP forecast for 2024
NAB predicts the AUD will hold steady against the GBP in the first six months of 2024 and increase modestly to 0.54 GBP by December 2024. ING believes the Australian dollar is the most undervalued undervalued currency in the G10 and expects it to make a strong recovery against the British Pound.
In April 2023, Commonwealth Bank predicted the dollar to trade at 0.55 GBP by the end of 2023, then climb to 0.59 GBP by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, in its July 2023 Market Outlook, Westpac forecast a rate of 1 AUD = 0.54 GBP by December 2023. Westpac also expects the Aussie dollar to climb slightly against the pound in 2024, reaching 0.57 GBP by December of that year.
AUD performance recap
2023 wasn't a great year for the Aussie dollar as it fell in value against most major currencies, including the British Pound and the US dollar. Higher interest rates elsewhere around the world attracted investment out of Australia, while China's weak economic recovery has also driven the dollar down.
2022 was a turbulent year for the GBP. Following the country's debt crisis and the short-lived tenure of Liz Truss, the pound plummeted to historic lows in 2022, almost reaching parity with the US dollar in September 2022. At the same time, 1 AUD reached a high of 0.60 GBP.
But the pound experienced a bounce back during 2023, driven by interest rate rises and conservative fiscal policy. The Australian Dollar reached a low of 0.50–0.51 GBP in August 2023 but mounted a small recovery towards the end of 2023.
Finder survey: Are Australians of different ages worried about a weak Australian dollar?
Response | 75+ yrs | 65-74 yrs | 55-64 yrs | 45-54 yrs | 35-44 yrs | 25-34 yrs | 18-24 yrs |
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No | 62.07% | 50.29% | 43.02% | 39.9% | 40.1% | 37.61% | 38.14% |
Yes | 37.93% | 49.71% | 56.98% | 60.1% | 59.9% | 62.39% | 61.86% |
Key factors impacting the Australian Dollar and British Pound
There are several factors that impact the AUD to GBP forecast, such as:
- The recovery of the pound. 2022 was a turbulent year for the UK, with the country experiencing a debt crisis and swapping prime ministers at breakneck speed. However, since Rishi Sunak took office, the economy has stabilised and the pound has risen in value.
- High interest rates in the UK. In August 2023, the Bank of England raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time, to 5.25% but chose to pause in September. While Australia has also experienced plenty of rate rises, the Reserve Bank's official cash rate of 4.10% is significantly lower. This has attracted investment away from the Aussie dollar and towards the pound.
- Commodity prices. Australia's economy is heavily reliant on commodities exports, so increasing or falling commodity prices can have a big impact on the value of the dollar. And with China's slow economic recovery restricting demand for exports like iron ore, this has put downward pressure on the dollar. However, a strengthening Chinese economy could be good news for the dollar's value in the future.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine driving up energy prices, economic growth in the UK is expected to remain slow in 2023.
The best time to exchange AUD to GBP
The best time to exchange AUD to GBP is when the exchange rate is near a high over a 3-5 year period. Even if you monitor financial news closely, it's still difficult to predict future exchange rate movements. If you need to exchange money, it's worth using a foreign exchange specialist that can provide expert advice on when to exchange currencies to get the best rate.
If you need to send a large money transfer from Australia to the UK, it's also a good idea to choose a currency broker. Some providers offer forward contracts, which allow you to get an exchange rate today for a transfer that will be sent 12 months or more in the future. Alternatively, you could use a limit order to ensure that your transfer is sent automatically as soon as your desired exchange rate is achieved.
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