GBP to PLN in August 2026: high, low, average
Updated September 26, 2026
The pound averaged 5.0342 Polish zloty in August 2026, calculated from 21 ECB fixings. That level matters to a large group of people: Poles living and working in the United Kingdom who send part of their wages home. For them, August got better as it went on. The pound started at 5.0253, slipped to its low of 5.0117 on August 7, and reached its high of 5.0589 on August 28.
Sending pounds to Poland: the calendar of August
First week: the weakest pound. The rate eased from 5.0284 on August 4 to 5.0117 on August 7. A transfer that week delivered the fewest zloty.
Mid-month: a gradual rise. The pound climbed on most days, reaching 5.0515 on August 19.
August 20 to 26: a setback. Four of five fixings were lower, with the rate back at 5.0173 on August 26.
The last days: the best rates. On August 27 the pound jumped 0.58%, its biggest daily gain of the month, and the next day it hit the high of 5.0589. The month closed at 5.0532.
Overall the pound gained 0.56% from the first fixing to the last. Up and down days were almost equal, 10 against 11.
GBP/PLN fixing by fixing
| Date | GBP/PLN rate |
|---|---|
| August 3 | 5.0253 |
| August 4 | 5.0284 |
| August 5 | 5.0233 |
| August 6 | 5.016 |
| August 7 | 5.0117 |
| August 10 | 5.0246 |
| August 11 | 5.0261 |
| August 12 | 5.0426 |
| August 13 | 5.0354 |
| August 14 | 5.0401 |
| August 17 | 5.0366 |
| August 18 | 5.0464 |
| August 19 | 5.0515 |
| August 20 | 5.038 |
| August 21 | 5.0284 |
| August 24 | 5.0354 |
| August 25 | 5.0327 |
| August 26 | 5.0173 |
| August 27 | 5.0464 |
| August 28 | 5.0589 |
| August 31 | 5.0532 |
Against July and against last year
| Period | Average zloty per pound |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4.9248 |
| July 2026 | 5.0567 |
| August 2026 | 5.0342 |
August was 0.45% weaker for the pound than July. Compared with a year earlier the pound was 2.22% stronger, so a monthly transfer of the same size in pounds brings more zloty than it did last summer.
Making the most of a transfer
Compare the delivered amount. The simplest way to judge a transfer service is to divide the zloty that arrived by the pounds you sent, and compare the result with the fixing of that day in the table above.
Watch for weekend pricing. The ECB publishes no rates on weekends. Some services widen their margin on Saturdays and Sundays because the market is closed.
Keep regular transfers regular. Trying to time the best day each month rarely beats a fixed schedule over a year. In August the best day was near the end, and in another month it could be the first.
For people going the other way, from zloty to pounds, one zloty was worth 0.19864 pounds at the monthly average.
For Polish businesses selling to the UK
A Polish manufacturer or logistics firm invoicing British customers in pounds receives more zloty when GBP/PLN is high. In August that meant the last days of the month. If invoices are due at month end, the timing worked in the seller's favour this time. A fixed conversion policy, such as converting on the day payment arrives, keeps the books simple and avoids guessing. For the monthly accounts, the average of 5.0342 is a reasonable reference for income items where the accounting policy allows an average rate.
What to do
- Look up the rate for your transfer date on GBP/PLN daily rates in August 2026.
- See the best fixing of the month on GBP/PLN on the high day of the month.
- Track the monthly averages on GBP/PLN in 2026 to see where the pound stands in a longer view.
- Check the GBP to PLN exchange rate today, and the 100 GBP to PLN converter for a quick figure.
Questions and answers
What was the average GBP to PLN rate in August 2026?
The pound averaged 5.0342 Polish zloty across 21 ECB-based rates in August 2026.
When was the best day to send pounds to Poland in August 2026?
August 28, 2026, when the pound reached its high of 5.0589 zloty. The weakest day was August 7 at 5.0117.
Is the pound stronger against the zloty than a year ago?
Yes. The August 2026 average was 2.22% above the August 2025 average of 4.9248 zloty.