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US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate 159.21 for 

US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate came in at 159.21 (Japanese Yen to One U.S. Dollar) for Aug 14 2026, down 0.09% from 159.35 the prior day and 7.80% above its level of 147.69 one year ago. The series has averaged 114.1 since 1995, reaching a record high of 163.86 in July 2026 and a record low of 75.72 in October 2011.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

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August 14, 2026159.21
August 13, 2026159.35
August 12, 2026159.23
August 11, 2026159.25
August 10, 2026158.9
August 7, 2026157.54
August 6, 2026158.45
August 5, 2026157.63
August 4, 2026157.44
August 3, 2026156.96
July 31, 2026159.16
July 30, 2026159.47
July 29, 2026163.86
July 28, 2026163.65
July 27, 2026163.71
July 24, 2026163.71
July 23, 2026163.8
July 22, 2026163.08
July 21, 2026163.01
July 20, 2026162.59
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March 31, 201182.76
March 30, 201182.98
March 29, 201182.38
March 28, 201181.67
March 25, 201181.12
March 24, 201180.82
March 23, 201180.94
March 22, 201181
March 21, 201181.11
March 18, 201181.14
March 17, 201178.74
March 16, 201180.17
March 15, 201180.82
March 14, 201181.65
March 11, 201181.77
March 10, 201182.98
March 9, 201182.78
March 8, 201182.69
March 7, 201182.12
March 4, 201182.35

About US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate

What it measures

The Japanese yen per US dollar exchange rate (FRED series DEXJPUS) records how many yen one dollar buys, based on the New York noon buying rate certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The daily series reaches back to 1971, spanning the entire floating-rate era of one of the three most traded currencies in the world.

Why it matters

USD/JPY is a central gauge of global rate differentials because Japan maintained ultra-low rates for decades, making the yen the classic funding currency for carry trades. The pair moves with US yields and unwinds violently in risk-off episodes when carry positions close. Japanese authorities have intervened at extremes, adding a policy dimension to the market.

How to read it

A rising number means yen depreciation; a falling number means appreciation. The rate has traveled from above 300 in the early 1970s to below 80 in 2011, with renewed weakness past 150 in the 2020s as rate gaps widened. Yen strength often accompanies global stress despite Japanese economic weakness, so read moves through the lens of carry and risk appetite.

Get US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate in Excel

Pull US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate directly into your spreadsheet with a single MarketXLS formula - always current, no copy-pasting:

=YenToUSdollar()

View the Japan - U.S. Foreign Exchange Rate formula documentation or browse all 100+ Economic Data functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate?

US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate is 159.21 (Japanese Yen to One U.S. Dollar) as of August 2026.

What is the all-time high and low of US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate?

The highest value on record is 163.86 (July 2026) and the lowest is 75.72 (October 2011).

How often is US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate updated?

US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate is published on a daily basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

How do I get US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate in Excel?

Use the MarketXLS Excel formula =YenToUSdollar() to pull US Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate directly into any cell, with historical values available for analysis.

Basic info
An exchange rate is the value of a nation's currency in terms of the currency of another nation or economic zone. Japanese Yen to One U.S. Dollar
RegionUnited States
FrequencyDaily
Last updatedAugust 17, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitJapanese Yen to One U.S. Dollar

Stats
Last Value159.21
Latest PeriodAug 14 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 17 2026, 04:14
Value Previous Day159.35
Change From Previous Day-0.09%
Value 1 Year Ago147.69
Change From Year Ago7.80%
Average Growth Rate1.47%/yr
Record High (Jul 2026)163.86
Record Low (Oct 2011)75.72
Long-Term Average114.1
FrequencyDaily
AdjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitJapanese Yen to One U.S. Dollar

Annual Averages
2026158.76
2025149.57
2024151.46
2023140.5
2022131.46
2021109.84
2020106.78
2019109.02
2018110.4
2017112.1
2016108.66
2015121.05

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