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As of August 14, 2026, JPY/USD is 159.21. Source: FRED series DEXJPUS via Convex.
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JPY/USD
Japanese yen to US dollar exchange rate.
The JPY/USD is currently 159.21, last updated .
159.21
1W -0.01%1M -2.08%3M -1.81%
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Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for JPY/USD, blended across current macro regimes.
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The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 159.21 | -0.09% |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 159.35 | +0.08% |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 159.23 | -0.01% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 159.25 | +0.22% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 158.9 | +0.86% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 157.54 | -0.57% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 158.45 | +0.52% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 157.63 | +0.12% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 157.44 | -3.83% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 163.71 | +2.86% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 159.16 | -0.19% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 159.47 | -2.68% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 163.86 | +0.13% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 163.65 | -0.04% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 163.71 | +0.00% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 163.71 | -0.05% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 163.8 | +0.44% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 163.08 | +0.04% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 163.01 | +0.26% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 162.59 | +0.10% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 162.43 | +0.01% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 162.42 | +0.18% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 162.13 | -0.01% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 162.14 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is JPY/USD?
Japanese yen to US dollar exchange rate.
▶How does JPY/USD relate to fx & dollar?
JPY/USD is part of the FX & Dollar category. The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.
▶How often is JPY/USD updated?
JPY/USD is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source JPY/USD data?
Convex sources JPY/USD data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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