The pound-euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate rose on Friday but fell over the week, hitting its lowest level in 2.5 years.
The pound rose for a second day on Friday, supported by a broad, upbeat market mood and stronger UK housing data.
House prices rose 2.4% YoY in October, above forecasts. Despite weak consumer confidence and labour market concerns, the housing market showed resilience.
The Bank of England is expected to keep rates at 4% next week.
The euro edged higher on the week after the ECB held rates steady at 2% in line with forecasts as German retail sales posted modest monthly growth of 0.2% MoM, up from -0.5% decline in June.
This was the first monthly increase since June.
