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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.
JPY to USD is at 30-day lows near 0.006736, 1.2% below its 3-month average of 0.006821, having traded in a quite stable 5.1% range from 0.006634 to 0.006971
Is the JPY to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Japanese yen against the US dollar is to review how the JPY/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the JPY to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
JPY/USD
Period
16 Aug 2025
0.006798
2 Week
01 Jun 2025
0.006954
3 Month
30 Aug 2024
0.006840
1 Year
31 Aug 2020
0.009434
5 Year
02 Sep 2015
0.008298
10 Year
04 Sep 2005
0.009116
20 Year
JPY/USD historic rates
The USD/JPY is currently at 148.4, 1.2% above its 3-month average. Analysts suggest the USD's strength is bolstered by a risk-off sentiment and strong ISM PMI data, while the BOJ’s rate hike plans may support the JPY. Watch for the non-farm payrolls report; weak data could shift the Fed’s stance
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JPY to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Japanese yen are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different JPY amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for JPY to USD?
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Japanese yen (JPY) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Yen to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest JPY-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do JPY-USD rates compare between providers?
The next best is XE at 0.0067, -1.3% from the mid-rate.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.