A British pound costs $1.42 in U.S. dollars in 2018, but $1.55 in U.S. dollars in 2019.  Was the pound weaker or stronger against the dollar?  Did the dollar appreciate or depreciate versus the pound?

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A British pound costs $1.42 in U.S. dollars in 2018, but $1.55 in U.S. dollars in 2019.  Was the pound weaker or stronger against the dollar?  Did the dollar appreciate or depreciate versus the pound?

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