Historical Rate changes of the Albanian Lek against the Pound
In the last 3 months, the value of the Albanian Lek against the Pound has risen by +3.61%.
In the last 7 days, the exchange rate remains relatively unchanged, only recording a marginal drop of -0.16%.
With regard to recent valuations 3 months ago, the Albanian Lek equaled 0.01 Pounds and is now worth 0.01 Pounds.
The increase in the Albanian Lek's value favors consumers or travelers visiting United Kingdom (UK) right now. You will receive more Pounds for each Albanian Lek you exchange and extending your buying power during your stay.
The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Lekë (or Pounds) in the currency calculator above.
United Kingdom (UK) and the British Pound
The English pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and many of its provinces and territories.
It is more commonly known these days as the British pound with other common names such as Pound Sterling, Sterling, Quid, Cable, and Nicker.
Although the UK is currently still a part of the European Union, the UK decided not to adopt the Euro and elected to maintain its own currency, the British pound.
The pound is currently the third most largely traded currency in the Foreign Exchange Market, falling only behind the United States Dollar and the Euro.
This market which determines foreign exchange rates.
One individual British pound can also be divided into 100 pence, noting that pence is plural for a penny. For example, one penny is less than two pence.
Currently, the countries that use the pound are the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, South Sandwich Islands, Jersey, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and the British Antarctic Territory.
The symbol for the Great British Pound (ISO:
GBP) is '£'. Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
Each denomination of notes is printed in specific colors and all currencies, both notes, and coins bear an image of the Queen’s head on one side.
Travel Tip
Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Lekë to Pounds, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks,
where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction.
Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".