Exchange Rate
158.252
Daily Change
-0.0800 -0.05%
Monthly
2.03%
Yearly
4.77%
Q4 Forecast
157.260
Japanese Yen - Summary

The Japanese yen weakened to around 158.5 per dollar on Wednesday, giving back gains from the previous session after reports suggested the Bank of Japan was reluctant to deliver a rare back-to-back interest rate hike this month, while still considering a possible increase in December. The central bank reportedly sees limited justification for consecutive rate hikes unless there are clear signs of a sharp rise in upside inflation risks. Meanwhile, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said policymakers would continue to closely monitor bond yields, reiterating that long-term interest rates should be determined by market forces. His remarks signaled a cautious approach to monetary policy as the central bank moves further away from strict yield control. The yen also remained under pressure from rising oil prices, as escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Japanese Yen - Stats

The USD/JPY exchange rate fell to 158.2170 on October 14, 2026, down 0.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Japanese Yen has weakened 2.01%, and is down by 4.74% over the last 12 months. Historically, the USDJPY reached an all time high of 358.44 in January of 1971. Japanese Yen - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 14 of 2026.

Japanese Yen - Forecast

The USD/JPY exchange rate fell to 158.2170 on October 14, 2026, down 0.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Japanese Yen has weakened 2.01%, and is down by 4.74% over the last 12 months. The Japanese Yen is expected to trade at 157.26 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 154.03 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDJPY 158.2520 -0.0800 -0.05% 4.77% Oct/14
EURJPY 177.3510 0.0480 0.03% 0.81% Oct/14
GBPJPY 209.9120 0.0461 0.02% 3.68% Oct/14
AUDJPY 110.8960 0.3160 0.29% 12.73% Oct/14
NZDJPY 89.0110 0.1551 0.17% 3.16% Oct/14
CNYJPY 23.6450 -0.0126 -0.05% 11.61% Oct/14
CHFJPY 190.1920 0.0395 0.02% 0.30% Oct/14
CADJPY 111.4310 0.0567 0.05% 3.59% Oct/14
MXNJPY 8.5985 -0.0216 -0.25% 5.11% Oct/14
INRJPY 1.6628 -0.0035 -0.21% -2.78% Oct/14
KRWJPY 0.1184 0.0003 0.28% 11.38% Oct/14
IDRJPY 0.0089 0.00001 0.16% -3.29% Oct/14
ARSJPY 0.1046 -0.00003 -0.03% -6.48% Oct/14
CZKJPY 7.2842 0.0060 0.08% 0.50% Oct/14
DKKJPY 23.7402 0.0196 0.08% 0.61% Oct/14
HUFJPY 0.4879 0.0007 0.15% 8.42% Oct/14
MYRJPY 38.7859 0.0360 0.09% 8.06% Oct/14
BRLJPY 31.5047 -0.2964 -0.93% 13.10% Oct/13
RUBJPY 1.8923 0.0037 0.20% -0.93% Oct/13
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Japan Inflation Rate 1.90 1.90 percent Aug 2026
United States Inflation Rate 3.40 3.40 percent Aug 2026
Japan Interest Rate 1.25 1.00 percent Sep 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 4.00 3.75 percent Sep 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.20 4.10 percent Sep 2026
Japan Unemployment Rate 2.50 2.40 percent Aug 2026

Japanese Yen
The USDJPY spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the USD, is currently worth in terms of the other, the JPY. While the USDJPY spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the USDJPY forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
158.22 158.33 358.44 75.55 1971 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Yen Weakens on Cautious BOJ Rate Outlook
The Japanese yen weakened to around 158.5 per dollar on Wednesday, giving back gains from the previous session after reports suggested the Bank of Japan was reluctant to deliver a rare back-to-back interest rate hike this month, while still considering a possible increase in December. The central bank reportedly sees limited justification for consecutive rate hikes unless there are clear signs of a sharp rise in upside inflation risks. Meanwhile, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said policymakers would continue to closely monitor bond yields, reiterating that long-term interest rates should be determined by market forces. His remarks signaled a cautious approach to monetary policy as the central bank moves further away from strict yield control. The yen also remained under pressure from rising oil prices, as escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.
2026-10-14
Yen Gains in Post-Holiday Trading
The Japanese yen strengthened toward 158 per dollar on Tuesday, ending a two-session decline as investors returned from an extended holiday weekend. Market sentiment was influenced by data showing Japan’s producer prices rose 6.8% in September, below the expected 7.6% and marking the slowest increase since May. Nevertheless, the figures pointed to persistent inflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations of a potential near-term interest rate hike. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing and pace of future rate increases would depend on how rising wholesale prices feed through to consumer inflation and affect household spending. However, uncertainty remained over whether the central bank would raise rates again this month, although markets continued to anticipate a possible move in December or January.
2026-10-13
Yen Holds Steady in Thin Holiday Trade
The Japanese yen traded around 158.2 per dollar on Monday, with trading activity expected to remain subdued due to a national holiday in Japan and a bank holiday in the US. Nevertheless, traders remained cautious as the currency hovered near the key 160-per-dollar threshold, a level that previously prompted Tokyo to intervene in support of the yen. The yen continued to face downward pressure from the wide interest rate differential between the US and Japan, amid relatively low domestic borrowing costs and the country’s substantial debt burden. Meanwhile, uncertainty persisted over whether the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates again this month, although markets continued to anticipate a possible move in December or January. BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda noted that rapid monetary tightening was more commonly seen in North America and Europe in 2022, following pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and a strong recovery in demand.
2026-10-12