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JPY to USD 2026 Forecasts

Analysis of recent yen → dollar forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Japanese yen to US dollar performance and trends.

 

The USD to JPY exchange rate is currently range-bound. Key drivers include the interest rate differential, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, impacting the USD's strength. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently raised rates, which supports the JPY. Additionally, Japan's improving business sentiment may reinforce the case for further BOJ rate hikes.

The USD/JPY pair is likely to trade within a stable range over the next few months, influenced by U.S. Treasury yields and Japanese government intervention watches. Upside risks include strong economic data or intervention from Japan to support the yen, while downside risks may arise from further U.S. interest rate cuts or a drop in global commodity prices affecting risk sentiment.

Recent movements show the USD/JPY is at 90-day highs near 157.9, reflecting a stable range from 150.4 to 157.9. Oil prices also remain supportive, trading at 30-day highs near 63.01, adding pressure on import costs for Japan.

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JPY to USD Market Data

Japanese yen (JPY) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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JPY to USD is at 90-day lows near 0.006334, 1.9% below its 3-month average of 0.006454, having traded in a quite stable 5.0% range from 0.006334 to 0.006648
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  1 USD = 157.89 JPY

Compare & Save - Japanese yen to US dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Japanese yen (JPY) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our JPY to USD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Yen to Dollar currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the Japanese yen rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Japanese yen vs US dollar current value is to look the JPY/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the JPY to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateJPY/USDPeriod
27 Dec 2025
0.006387
2 Week
12 Oct 2025
0.006576
3 Month
10 Jan 2025
0.006342
1 Year
11 Jan 2021
0.009602
5 Year
13 Jan 2016
0.008498
10 Year
15 Jan 2006
0.008736
20 Year
JPY/USD historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more