What is the live USD to JPY exchange rate today?

The live USD to JPY exchange rate is 1 USD = 159.7 JPY as of Apr 3, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC, 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 — Live 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 Apr 3, 2026, 6:47 AM

Live rate

1 USD = 159.7 JPY

Snapshot move

+0.13%

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

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Live result

159.700847 JPY

1 USD converted at current rate.

+0.13%vs previous close

Reference

1 USD = 159.700847 JPY

1 JPY = 0.006262 USD

Historical context

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Updated Apr 3, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

Multi-currency result

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

JPY

159.7

Japanese Yen

EUR

0.868285

Euro

GBP

0.757963

British Pound

PKR

279.08

Pakistani Rupee

AED

3.6725

UAE Dirham

CNY

6.8922

Chinese Yuan

INR

93.1258

Indian Rupee

SAR

3.75

Saudi Riyal

CHF

0.800551

Swiss Franc

CAD

1.394

Canadian Dollar

USD/JPY

Last 30 days

Last 90 days

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Low

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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

159.7008 JPY

5 USD

798.5042 JPY

10 USD

1,597.0085 JPY

20 USD

3,194.0169 JPY

50 USD

7,985.0424 JPY

100 USD

15,970.0847 JPY

250 USD

39,925.2118 JPY

500 USD

79,850.4235 JPY

1000 USD

159,700.847 JPY

2000 USD

319,401.694 JPY

5000 USD

798,504.235 JPY

10000 USD

1,597,008.47 JPY

JPY

USD

1 JPY

0.006262 USD

5 JPY

0.031309 USD

10 JPY

0.062617 USD

20 JPY

0.125234 USD

50 JPY

0.313085 USD

100 JPY

0.626171 USD

250 JPY

1.565427 USD

500 JPY

3.130854 USD

1000 JPY

6.261708 USD

2000 JPY

12.523415 USD

5000 JPY

31.308538 USD

10000 JPY

62.617076 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

159.7

Open market estimate

160.9

Bank transfer estimate

161.22

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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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

159.7 JPY

Benchmark

Digital remittance

158.42 JPY

Fast transfers

Bank transfer

161.22 JPY

Large amounts

Cash exchange

160.9 JPY

Local cash

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