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JPY Currency Update - Our review of Japanese yen forecasts and news plus charts and historic rates. Check JPY Trends over various time periods.

 

The Japanese yen (JPY) continues to navigate a challenging landscape characterized by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy. Notably, the yen has suffered a decline, sliding from approximately 142.38 to a low around 148.03 against the US dollar (USD) by June 23. This downward trend has been influenced by increasing demand for the US dollar as a safe-haven asset amid global uncertainties, particularly following recent geopolitical developments.

Analysts note that despite a contraction of -0.2% in Japan's GDP for Q1, revised data indicates less severe economic slowing than initially suggested. Meanwhile, strong inflation figures are stirring speculation about potential monetary tightening by October. However, trade risks and forthcoming political events, including the upper house elections in July, complicate the outlook for the BoJ’s policy adjustments. With the BoJ maintaining its current interest rate, its cautious approach, including plans to slow bond tapering, reflects the balancing act it faces between growth and inflation risks.

In terms of currency performance, the JPY/USD exchange rate currently stands at 0.006703, which is 2.5% below the three-month average of 0.006873, operating within a stable range of 0.006691 to 0.007022. This suggests that the yen remains under pressure against the dollar, highlighting the continued influence of external factors such as US monetary policy and global market sentiment.

The JPY to Euro conversion sits at 0.005862, also 2.0% below its three-month average of 0.005982, and has fluctuated in a somewhat stable range from 0.005757 to 0.006178. Meanwhile, against the British pound, the yen has reached 14-day highs near 0.005056, close to its three-month average of 0.005103, indicating some resilience in this currency pair amid a generally weaker JPY trend.

As the international landscape evolves, the yen's performance will largely depend on the direction of the BoJ’s policies, global economic conditions, and geopolitical developments. Market participants are urged to stay informed of these factors, as they will play a crucial role in determining the yen's value in the near term.

 

US dollar to Japanese yen - USD/JPY Trend

 
USD to JPY at 149.2 is 2.5% above its 3-month average of 145.5, having traded in a quite stable 5.0% range from 142.4 to 149.5
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Japanese yen to US dollar
JPYUSD 90 day chart

JPY to USD at 0.006703 is 2.5% below its 3-month average of 0.006873, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 0.006691 to 0.007022
JPY to USD
0.006718
-0.5%

Japanese yen to Euro
JPY to EUR at 0.005862 is 2.0% below its 3-month average of 0.005982, having traded in a relatively stable 7.3% range from 0.005757 to 0.006178
JPY to EUR
0.005886
+0.5%
14d-highs

Japanese yen to Canadian dollar
JPYCAD 90 day chart

JPY to CAD at 0.009268 is 1.9% below its 3-month average of 0.009447, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 0.009219 to 0.009675
JPY to CAD
0.009290
-0.1%

Japanese yen to British pound
JPYGBP 90 day chart

JPY to GBP is at 14-day highs near 0.005056, just 0.9% below its 3-month average of 0.005103, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 0.005010 to 0.005253
JPY to GBP
0.005070
+0.2%
14d-highs

Japanese yen to Indian rupee
JPYINR 90 day chart

JPY to INR at 0.5876 is just below its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 0.5722 to 0.6018
JPY to INR
0.5893
+0.2%

Japanese yen to Australian dollar
JPYAUD 90 day chart

JPY to AUD is at 14-day highs near 0.010402, 1.8% below its 3-month average of 0.010589, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 0.010296 to 0.010833
JPY to AUD
0.010410
+0.5%
14d-highs

Japanese yen to Singapore dollar
JPY to SGD at 0.008682 is 1.8% below its 3-month average of 0.008844, having traded in a quite stable 4.8% range from 0.008632 to 0.009046
JPY to SGD
0.008697
+0.1%

Japanese yen to Chinese yuan
JPYCNY 90 day chart

JPY to CNY at 0.048105 is 2.7% below its 3-month average of 0.049432, having traded in a relatively stable 6.6% range from 0.048045 to 0.051228
JPY to CNY
0.048322
-0.5%

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Japanese yen to Australian dollar
JPYAUD 90 day chart

JPY to AUD is at 14-day highs near 0.010402, 1.8% below its 3-month average of 0.010589, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 0.010296 to 0.010833
JPY to AUD
0.010410
+0.5%
14d-highs

Japanese yen to Canadian dollar
JPYCAD 90 day chart

JPY to CAD at 0.009268 is 1.9% below its 3-month average of 0.009447, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 0.009219 to 0.009675
JPY to CAD
0.009290
-0.1%

Japanese yen to Chinese yuan
JPYCNY 90 day chart

JPY to CNY at 0.048105 is 2.7% below its 3-month average of 0.049432, having traded in a relatively stable 6.6% range from 0.048045 to 0.051228
JPY to CNY
0.048322
-0.5%

Japanese yen to Hong Kong dollar
JPY to HKD at 0.052614 is 2.3% below its 3-month average of 0.053841, having traded in a quite stable 4.8% range from 0.052478 to 0.054985
JPY to HKD
0.052733
-0.5%

Japanese yen to Indian rupee
JPYINR 90 day chart

JPY to INR at 0.5876 is just below its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 0.5722 to 0.6018
JPY to INR
0.5893
+0.2%

Japanese yen to Philippine peso
JPYPHP 90 day chart

JPY to PHP is at 7-day highs near 0.3878, just above its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 4.6% range from 0.3765 to 0.3938
JPY to PHP
0.3920
+0.4%

Japanese yen to Singapore dollar
JPY to SGD at 0.008682 is 1.8% below its 3-month average of 0.008844, having traded in a quite stable 4.8% range from 0.008632 to 0.009046
JPY to SGD
0.008697
+0.1%

Japanese yen to Thai baht
JPYTHB 90 day chart

JPY to THB at 0.2192 is 2.4% below its 3-month average of 0.2245, having traded in a relatively stable 6.2% range from 0.2175 to 0.2310
JPY to THB
0.2197
+0.5%

Japanese yen to US dollar
JPYUSD 90 day chart

JPY to USD at 0.006703 is 2.5% below its 3-month average of 0.006873, having traded in a quite stable 4.9% range from 0.006691 to 0.007022
JPY to USD
0.006718
-0.5%