Published foreign exchange reference rate

USD to JPY Exchange Rate – Convert US Dollars to Japanese Yen

Convert US dollar to Japanese yen. Explore historical reference rates, observed trends and common conversion amounts.

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1 USD ≈ 159.89 JPY

Published reference rate · 15 Nov 2026 · Frankfurter

Indicative reference only. Not a live transaction rate or guaranteed payout quote.

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Exchange-rate overview

Understanding USD/JPY

USD/JPY is quoted in Japanese yen per US dollar. It can help translate dollar-denominated budgets into yen for Japan-related purchases, travel and international supplier bills. Because one yen has a different nominal unit size from one dollar, the numerical size of the quote does not by itself indicate how strong either currency is.

When estimating a yen obligation from dollar funds, use the dated rate and confirm the bank’s applicable conversion rate, any spread and the actual yen amount delivered. Historical percentage changes help compare periods; the raw number of yen per dollar should not be interpreted as a standalone measure of purchasing power.

Why yen-per-dollar moves can matter

USD/JPY rising means more yen per dollar and generally a weaker yen relative to the dollar. Differing Japanese and US policy-rate expectations can influence the exchange rate, as can broader investor positioning. The chart records daily reference observations rather than intraday trading moves. Short-lived market spikes may therefore be absent from the plotted series.

Observed historical data

USD/JPY historical exchange rates

Daily observations

1-year low

153.05 JPY

1-year high

163.82 JPY

Observed change

+3.51%

USD/JPY historical daily reference rates over the last year
16 Nov 202515 Nov 2026

The series uses dated reference values returned by Frankfurter. Some dates may repeat earlier published information, including on non-trading days. Finlazo does not generate intermediate prices. Change is calculated between the first and last returned values in the selected period.

Historical performance by period

Observed JPY per 1 USD. Periods use the latest available observations within each calendar window.
PeriodLowHighChangeObservations
7 days158.17159.89+1.07%7
30 days156.97159.89+1.17%30
90 days153.71159.97+0.19%90
1 year153.05163.82+3.51%365

Recent dated reference observations

The latest available published reference observations for USD/JPY. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.

Most recent 30 dated reference values · JPY per 1 USD
DateJPY per 1 USD
15 Nov 2026159.89
14 Nov 2026159.85
13 Nov 2026159.8
12 Nov 2026159.53
11 Nov 2026158.83
10 Nov 2026158.17
9 Nov 2026158.19
8 Nov 2026158.2
7 Nov 2026158.18
6 Nov 2026158.18
5 Nov 2026158.27
4 Nov 2026158.29
3 Nov 2026158.08
2 Nov 2026157.72
1 Nov 2026157.56
31 Oct 2026157.59
30 Oct 2026157.66
29 Oct 2026157.98
28 Oct 2026157.95
27 Oct 2026157.67
26 Oct 2026157.19
25 Oct 2026156.97
24 Oct 2026157.03
23 Oct 2026157.06
22 Oct 2026157.63
21 Oct 2026158.16
20 Oct 2026158.26
19 Oct 2026158.18
18 Oct 2026158.05
17 Oct 2026158.04

Conversion examples

Convert USD to JPY

Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.

Amount in USDReference value in JPY
1 USD159.89 JPY
10 USD1,598.9 JPY
50 USD7,994.5 JPY
100 USD15,989 JPY
500 USD79,945 JPY
1,000 USD159,890 JPY
5,000 USD799,450 JPY
10,000 USD1,598,900 JPY

Convert JPY back to USD

Amount in JPYReference value in USD
1 JPY0.006254 USD
10 JPY0.062543 USD
50 JPY0.312715 USD
100 JPY0.62543 USD
500 JPY3.1271 USD
1,000 JPY6.2543 USD
5,000 JPY31.2715 USD
10,000 JPY62.543 USD

Data source and methodology

Finlazo retrieves published daily FX reference observations from Frankfurter. The date beside the rate is the source observation date, not the time a transfer can be executed. Data may not update on weekends or holidays.

Historical highs, lows and percentage changes are calculated from dated values returned by Frankfurter. The source may repeat earlier observations on some calendar dates. Finlazo does not invent values or treat missing data as zero. These figures are for research and estimation, not guaranteed exchange or payout prices.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 USD in JPY?

At the published reference observation dated 2026-11-15, 1 USD equals approximately 159.89 JPY. This is an indicative reference value, not a transfer quote.

Does the USD/JPY rate update live?

No. This page reports dated daily reference observations from Frankfurter. It is not a live tradable price or an intraday feed.

What does the USD/JPY historical chart show?

Dated reference values returned by Frankfurter, where available. Values may carry forward earlier published information; the chart is not a record of fresh market trades every day.

Will I receive this exact exchange rate when sending money?

Not necessarily. Providers may use different execution rates and charge transaction fees or a conversion spread. Confirm the final recipient amount before transferring.

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