Pound hits 16-month high against Euro
13 May 2014
- Pound at best rate against Euro since January 2013
- Compared to nine months ago, Brits exchanging £500 pocket an extra €39 (£30)
Brits planning a short trip to the Eurozone this bank holiday will see their budgets boosted, with the Pound hitting a 16-month high against the Euro. The Euro’s slide follows speculation that the European Central Bank will ease their monetary policy. The Pound has also been strengthened by investors anticipating a faster-than-expected economic recovery.
David Swann of Travelex comments: “The Euro’s slump is great timing for Brits planning a long weekend at the end of the month. In the last nine months, the Pound’s strength has increased by six per cent against the Euro, meaning an extra €39 (£30) for every £500 exchanged.”
Although having fallen back slightly, the Pound is still in a strong position against the US Dollar, with Brits receiving an extra $89 (£54) versus ten months ago.
Brits looking to make the most of their budgets can easily keep a close eye on exchange rates by using the Travelex Rate Tracker. It sends alerts when the user's chosen currency hits a low against the Pound, allowing them to cash in when the rate provides an advantage.
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