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Chart · 30 jours

US Dollar (USD) exchange-rate chart to Japanese Yen (JPY)

USD/JPY shows how many Japanese yen one US dollar buys, a key barometer of US-Japan economic relations and a heavily traded pair in forex markets.

Current rate
156,96
1 USD = 156,96 JPY
Source
Market rate
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Observed 03/08 00:00 UTC
Reading guide

What does the USD/JPY chart show?

The curve shows the change in one unit of USD expressed in JPY. An upward slope means the base currency is strengthening relative to the quote currency; a downward slope indicates the opposite.

Use the 7-day, 30-day or 1-year periods to distinguish a short movement from a more lasting trend.

Interpretation

Variation, volatility and context

Volatility can reflect central-bank announcements, economic data, trade flows or risk sentiment. A chart is not a forecast: it describes the observations available for the selected period.

Minimum 156,96
Maximum 163,86
Average 161,82
Total change -2.78%
Observed movement

USD/JPY sur 30 jours

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Editorial analysis

Understanding the USD/JPY pair

USD/JPY is the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Japanese yen, quoted as the number of yen per dollar. This pair is one of the most liquid in the world, reflecting the close economic ties between the United States and Japan. It is widely used by traders, multinational corporations, and investors for hedging, speculation, and cross-border trade settlement. When the dollar appreciates against the yen, USD/JPY rises, meaning each dollar buys more yen; a decline indicates dollar weakness or yen strength.

The pair is driven by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, which often diverge. The Fed focuses on US inflation and employment, while the BOJ has historically maintained ultra-loose policies to combat deflation and stimulate growth. Interest rate differentials are a primary driver: higher US rates attract capital flows into dollar-denominated assets, boosting USD/JPY. Conversely, risk sentiment influences the yen as a safe haven; during market stress, the yen tends to strengthen. Trade flows, Japan's export competitiveness, and commodity prices also play roles, as Japan imports most of its energy and raw materials.

Over recent years, USD/JPY has experienced significant swings. From 2021 to 2023, the pair surged from around 110 to above 150 as the Fed aggressively raised rates while the BOJ kept yields low. In 2024, the pair fluctuated between 140 and 160, driven by BOJ policy adjustments and US economic data. The trajectory remains sensitive to central bank actions and global risk appetite, with no fixed path forward.

This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.

Latest available observations

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Date UTCRateChange
156,96 -0.50%
157,75 +0.22%
157,40 +0%
157,40 -1.74%
160,18 -1.91%
163,30 -0.34%
163,86 +0.06%
163,77 +0.10%
Reading

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Le couple USD/JPY reste utile pour les voyageurs, les transferts internationaux et le suivi des cycles de taux.

Data

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