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Bank of England (BOE)

The Bank of England (BOE) provider offers daily reference exchange rates quoted against the British Pound Sterling (GBP). It serves as an excellent reference for Sterling-denominated portfolios.

📊 Capabilities

  • ✅ Current Price: Reference rate updated daily
  • ✅ History: Deep historical coverage
  • ❌ Search: No asset search (FX rates only)

🔧 Specifications

  • Base Currency: GBP 🇬🇧
  • Update Frequency: Daily on UK business days
  • API Key: Not required (retrieved from the BOE Statistical Database)

💰 Supported Currencies

The Bank of England supports approximately 15 major currencies, including:

  • Major: USD 🇺🇸, EUR 🇪🇺, JPY 🇯🇵, CHF 🇨🇭, CAD 🇨🇦, AUD 🇦🇺, NZD 🇳🇿
  • Other: SEK 🇸🇪, NOK 🇳🇴, DKK 🇩🇰, CNY 🇨🇳, HKD 🇭🇰, SGD 🇸🇬, ZAR 🇿🇦, INR 🇮🇳

📝 Important Notes

  • Quotes format: Rates are expressed as the amount of foreign currency per 1 GBP (e.g., 1 GBP = 1.25 USD). LibreFolio automatically normalizes this representation behind the scenes.
  • Holidays: The BOE does not publish rates on UK bank holidays or weekends.