The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to Japan can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Japan bank accounts or pay a Japanese yen invoice.
USD to JPY Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Japanese yen (JPY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the USD to JPY 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 US dollar against the Japanese yen is to review how the USD/JPY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to JPY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/JPY
Change
Period
01 Dec 2025
155.56
0.1% ▼
2 Week
16 Sep 2025
146.42
6.1% ▲
3 Month
15 Dec 2024
153.46
1.3% ▲
1 Year
16 Dec 2020
103.47
50.2% ▲
5 Year
18 Dec 2015
121.43
28% ▲
10 Year
20 Dec 2005
116.87
33% ▲
20 Year
USD/JPY historic rates & change to 15-Dec-2025
USD/JPY is at 155.9, up 2.0% from its 3-month avg of 152.8. Analysts warn of downward pressure on the USD due to expected Fed rate cuts, while the JPY may gain as BOJ hints at a rate hike. Keep an eye on inflation data and BOJ updates for market direction
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USD to JPY 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 US dollar are worth in Japanese yen across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to JPY?
The best USD to JPY exchange rate is 154.46 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 155.23.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Japanese yen (JPY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Yen 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 USD-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-JPY rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to JPY - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to JPY exchange rate is OFX at 154.46, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 155.23.
The next best is XE at 154.3, -0.6% 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.