What is the current japanese yen to us dollar exchange rate?

The Japanese Yen to US Dollar Exchange Rate is 159.97 as of August 28, 2026, sourced from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXJPUS).

Where does the jpy/usd data come from?

Data is pulled from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXJPUS) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DEXJPUS). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an daily cadence.

How often is the jpy/usd updated?

Update cadence: daily. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the jpy/usd reported in?

Values are reported in ratio. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download JPY/USD data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/usd-jpy and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/usd-jpy/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is Japanese Yen to US Dollar Exchange Rate data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the jpy/usd on this page?

Values mirror the upstream Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXJPUS) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use jpy/usd?

Use the JPY/USD alongside our calculators hub to model decisions sensitive to this rate.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. Japanese Yen to US Dollar Exchange Rate data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

Japanese Yen to US Dollar Exchange Rate 2026 — 159.97 (Aug 28, 2026) | Free Data

Japanese Yen to US Dollar Exchange RateLive· 24m ago

159.9700

As of August 28, 2026−2.46+12.97

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Where today sits in history

At 159.97, the current jpy/usd sits in the 98th percentile of the last decade — near the high end of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: down 2.46.

About this data

The number of Japanese yen per US dollar. Published daily by the Federal Reserve H.10 release.

Data sourced directly from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXJPUS). Updated daily. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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