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.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Days without a quotation are not interpolated: the series keeps only observations that were actually received.
Compare several periods before a trip, an international transfer or a foreign-currency invoice. The average, minimum and maximum provide a quick reference, while the table enables a date-by-date check.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157,58 | -0.02% | Market | |
| 157,60 | +0.01% | Market | |
| 157,58 | +0.12% | Market | |
| 157,40 | +0% | Market | |
| 157,40 | -1.74% | Market | |
| 160,18 | -1.91% | Market | |
| 163,30 | -0.34% | Market | |
| 163,86 | +0.06% | Market | |
| 163,77 | +0.10% | Market | |
| 163,61 | -0.11% | Market | |
| 163,79 | -0.03% | Market | |
| 163,83 | +0.46% | Market | |
| 163,08 | -0.06% | Market | |
| 163,19 | +0.43% | Market | |
| 162,49 | -0.02% | Market | |
| 162,51 | +0.10% | Market | |
| 162,35 | -0.01% | Market | |
| 162,38 | +0.19% | Market | |
| 162,07 | -0.07% | Market | |
| 162,19 | -0.15% | Market | |
| 162,43 | +0.34% | Market | |
| 161,88 | -0.30% | Market | |
| 162,36 | -0.11% | Market | |
| 162,54 | +0.11% | Market | |
| 162,36 | +0.17% | Market | |
| 162,09 | — | Market |
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.
Each row combines a UTC date, a rate and the change from the previous available observation. A positive change means the base currency buys more of the quote currency than on the previous available date.
Displayed source: api.forex. Indicative values are used only as a visual fallback.