The SHP/USD pair shows how many US dollars one St. Helena Pound buys, reflecting the economy of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha against the US dollar.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Days without a quotation are not interpolated: the series keeps only observations that were actually received.
Compare several periods before a trip, an international transfer or a foreign-currency invoice. The average, minimum and maximum provide a quick reference, while the table enables a date-by-date check.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,34264237 | -0.04% | Market | |
| 1,34318338 | +0.15% | Market | |
| 1,34120174 | -0.42% | Market | |
| 1,34680133 | +0.75% | Market | |
| 1,33671972 | — | Market |
The SHP/USD exchange rate measures the value of the St. Helena Pound (SHP) against the US Dollar (USD). This directed pair indicates how many US dollars are needed to purchase one St. Helena Pound. An appreciation of the base currency (SHP) means that the St. Helena Pound strengthens relative to the US dollar, making imports from the US cheaper for St Helena but potentially reducing the competitiveness of its exports. The pair is primarily used by businesses and individuals involved in trade, tourism, and remittances between the British Overseas Territories of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and the United States.
The St. Helena Pound is pegged to the British Pound Sterling (GBP) at par, meaning its value is directly linked to the GBP. Therefore, the SHP/USD rate is effectively derived from the GBP/USD exchange rate. The monetary policy of the Bank of England, which sets interest rates for the UK, indirectly influences SHP. On the other side, the US Federal Reserve determines monetary policy for the USD, including interest rates and quantitative easing. Key drivers for the pair include the interest rate differential between the UK and the US, inflation rates, economic growth, and global risk sentiment. Additionally, factors such as tourism flows to St Helena, foreign aid, and the performance of the UK economy play a role.
Over the past several years, the SHP/USD rate has closely tracked the GBP/USD rate due to the peg. The pair has experienced fluctuations driven by major events such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and shifts in US monetary policy. For instance, during periods of USD strength, the SHP tends to weaken, and vice versa. It is important to note that the St. Helena Pound is not freely traded on global forex markets, and its exchange rate is typically quoted by local banks and currency exchange services. The peg to the GBP provides stability but also means that SHP/USD is subject to the same volatility as GBP/USD.
This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Displayed source: api.forex. Indicative values are used only as a visual fallback.