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.
USD to JPY is at 14-day lows near 143.7, just 0.6% below its 3-month average of 144.5, having traded in a relatively stable 6.2% range from 140.9 to 149.6
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
16 Jun 2025
144.69
0.3% ▼
2 Week
01 Apr 2025
149.78
3.7% ▼
3 Month
30 Jun 2024
160.93
10.3% ▼
1 Year
01 Jul 2020
107.38
34.4% ▲
5 Year
03 Jul 2015
122.90
17.4% ▲
10 Year
05 Jul 2005
111.78
29.1% ▲
20 Year
USD/JPY historic rates & change to 30-Jun-2025
USD/JPY facing pressure at 143.7 as concerns over U.S. debt and a weakening labor market stir speculation of Fed rate cuts. Analysts predict further USD depreciation, with MUFG adjusting forecasts lower amidst Japan’s resilience as a safe haven. Stay alert for shifts in economic indicators
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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 * :
The standard OFX USD-JPY rate is 140.768, -1.9% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
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 142.81, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 143.53.
The next best is XE at 142.67, -0.6% from the mid-rate.
Then Wise at 142.6, which is -0.65% 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.