GBP/USD Pip Value
GBP/USD (Cable) has a pip value of exactly $10.00 per standard lot for USD-denominated accounts — the same as EUR/USD, because USD is the quote currency. For ZAR accounts, multiply by the live USD/ZAR rate.
| Lot Size | Pip value (USD) | Pip value (ZAR @ 18.00) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | $0.10 | R1.80 |
| 0.10 | $1.00 | R18.00 |
| 1.00 | $10.00 | R180.00 |
GBP/USD for SA Traders
GBP/USD is the third most liquid forex pair globally, with tight spreads (typically 1–1.5 pips) and active moves throughout the London session (09:00–18:00 SAST). The pair is particularly sensitive to UK CPI data (09:00 SAST) and Bank of England decisions (~13:00 SAST). UK-ZA historical trade links mean SA institutional players maintain a genuine interest in this pair.
Pip values sourced from ECB reference data (Frankfurter API). Live BTC/ETH prices from CoinGecko. All values are indicative and for educational purposes — not live trading quotes. See full pip value table →
