What is the live USD to JPY exchange rate today?

The live USD to JPY exchange rate is 1 USD = 159.25 JPY as of latest live refresh, using real-time market data updated regularly.

Why is USD to JPY often so volatile?

USD to JPY reacts quickly to US yields, Bank of Japan policy, global risk sentiment, and carry-trade positioning.

What does a falling USD to JPY rate mean?

A lower USD to JPY rate usually means the yen is strengthening against the US dollar.

Why do traders watch USD to JPY so closely?

It is one of the most liquid global pairs and is widely used to read risk appetite, bond yields, and safe-haven flows.

When is USD to JPY usually busiest?

Activity often picks up when Asian, European, and US market sessions overlap or when major central-bank headlines hit.

USD to JPY — US Dollar to Japanese Yen Rate Today

Track the live USD to JPY exchange rate for travel, imports, macro analysis, and yen-sensitive market checks. This pair is widely watched because it reacts quickly to rates and risk sentiment.

Live

Updated May 31, 2026, 12:02 AM

Live rate

1 USD = 159.25 JPY

Snapshot move

-0.07%

Pair meaning

US Dollar vs Japanese Yen

Useful for Japan travel, importer pricing, macro trading, and safe-haven market comparison.

USD to JPY Currency Converter

Rates auto-refresh every 60 seconds

Enter an amount, keep USD as FROM and JPY as TO, then read the converted value instantly in the converter.

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Live result

159.246559 JPY

1 USD converted at current rate.

-0.07%vs previous close

Reference

1 USD = 159.246559 JPY

1 JPY = 0.00628 USD

Historical context

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Multi-currency result

1 USD converted across major currencies so you can compare travel and remittance targets quickly.

JPY

159.25

Japanese Yen

EUR

0.857782

Euro

GBP

0.743623

British Pound

PKR

278.69

Pakistani Rupee

AED

3.6725

UAE Dirham

CNY

6.7867

Chinese Yuan

INR

95.2043

Indian Rupee

SAR

3.75

Saudi Riyal

CHF

0.781936

Swiss Franc

CAD

1.3791

Canadian Dollar

USD/JPY

Last 30 days

Last 90 days

High

Low

Average

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Live exchange tables

Synced with converter pair: USD/JPY. Change FROM and TO above, and both cards update instantly with live rates.

USD

JPY

1 USD

159.2466 JPY

5 USD

796.2328 JPY

10 USD

1,592.4656 JPY

20 USD

3,184.9312 JPY

50 USD

7,962.328 JPY

100 USD

15,924.6559 JPY

250 USD

39,811.6397 JPY

500 USD

79,623.2795 JPY

1000 USD

159,246.559 JPY

2000 USD

318,493.118 JPY

5000 USD

796,232.795 JPY

10000 USD

1,592,465.59 JPY

JPY

USD

1 JPY

0.00628 USD

5 JPY

0.031398 USD

10 JPY

0.062796 USD

20 JPY

0.125591 USD

50 JPY

0.313979 USD

100 JPY

0.627957 USD

250 JPY

1.569893 USD

500 JPY

3.139785 USD

1000 JPY

6.279571 USD

2000 JPY

12.559141 USD

5000 JPY

31.397853 USD

10000 JPY

62.795705 USD

USD to JPY market reference

USD to JPY can move faster than many retail users expect, so checking the live benchmark before converting helps avoid poor timing and hidden spread.

Rate Type

Today (JPY)

Interbank rate

159.25

Open market estimate

160.44

Bank transfer estimate

160.76

Historical Forex Charts

Review how USD/JPY has moved across recent sessions with real time-series data. Use 7D, 30D, or 1Y views to spot trend direction before you convert.

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1 USD in JPY

Period move

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How USD to JPY rate works

USD/JPY reflects how much one US Dollar buys in Japanese Yen and often moves with interest-rate expectations and bond-yield differences.

Federal Reserve policy and Bank of Japan policy both matter, but global risk-off periods can also shift yen pricing sharply.

Use the live reference here when comparing transfer, brokerage, or card conversion rates so you can see how much markup is being charged.

Transfer and remittance check

Converting dollars and yen for travel, investments, or invoices? Use the live benchmark here first, then compare your provider's final rate before confirming.

Service

Typical rate

Best for

Interbank baseline

159.25 JPY

Benchmark

Digital remittance

157.97 JPY

Fast transfers

Bank transfer

160.76 JPY

Large amounts

Cash exchange

160.44 JPY

Local cash

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