USD/JPY
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USD/JPY: how many yen buy a dollar
USD/JPY states the number of Japanese yen per US dollar. A rising rate means a stronger dollar and weaker yen within this pair. A falling rate means the yen strengthens against the dollar. Its larger numerical values compared with some currency pairs reflect units, rather than establishing a greater profit or risk by themselves.
This distinction matters when planning yen payments or examining currency exposure. Someone holding dollars can obtain more yen for the same dollar balance at a higher USD/JPY, before conversion costs. A bank applies its own exchange rate, spread and possible fees, which the chart does not include.
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Units, history and percentage changes
Prices are labelled JPY per USD. The headline and cursor use consistent displayed precision; dollar labels from another pair do not transfer here. Daily change refers to the preceding available daily close. The change across the visible chart can have a different starting point and value.
Pro selects candle duration, while Simple view selects the period. Weekly and monthly OHLC is built from daily USD/JPY history. A longer candle summarises more observations, and its high need not be its closing price. Missing volumes and unavailable quotes are not supplied with invented values.
Comparing the yen with other currencies
USD/CHF also places the dollar first, while EUR/USD places it second. The same dollar appreciation can therefore raise the former and lower the latter. Read the quotation direction before comparing return signs.
A percentage comparison can also include the S&P 500. That does not turn the currency movement into a Japanese equity return or a forecast. The quote timestamp identifies data age; indicative forex hours alone do not confirm that a new observation has arrived.
Author: D.M.Updated