Exchange rate
US Dollar to Japanese Yen
USD / JPY
1.00 USD =
158 JPY
1 USD = 158.06 JPY · 1 JPY = 0.006327 USD
ECB29 Oct 2026Where this comes fromHide details
Rates are the European Central Bank's daily euro foreign exchange reference rates, served by the Frankfurter API. The ECB publishes them on business days at around 16:00 CET; they are not live market prices and do not change at weekends or on holidays.
The figures are mid-market values: bank margins, transfer fees and card fees are not included, so the rate you are offered will differ.
Rate date: 2026-10-29 · Last checked: 2026-10-29 21:20 UTC (when this page was built)
USD to JPY over time
Change
+49.98%up
105.38 → 158.06
Low
102.23
2020-03-09
High
163.91
2026-07-28
The line uses 122 monthly observations. Low and high are the extreme daily reference rates in the period, not intraday levels. 2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
Same amount, two dates
On 2016-10-28
10,538 JPY
Today (ECB 2026-10-29)
15,806 JPY
2016-10-29 was a Saturday, so the last published business day, 2016-10-28, was used.
This compares exchange rates on two dates. It is not an investment return: it does not account for inflation, interest earned, or any fee.
USD/JPY compared with earlier dates
Now: 1 USD = 158.06 JPY (ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29)
| Period | Then | Used day | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 157.12 | 2026-09-29 | +0.60%up |
| 3 Months | 163.68 | 2026-07-29 | -3.44%down |
| 6 Months | 159.79 | 2026-04-29 | -1.08%down |
| 1 Year | 152.17 | 2025-10-29 | +3.87%up |
| 3 Years | 149.97 | 2023-10-27for 2023-10-29 | +5.40%up |
| 5 Years | 113.89 | 2021-10-29 | +38.79%up |
| 10 Years | 105.38 | 2016-10-28for 2016-10-29 | +49.98%up |
A rising number means one US dollar buys more Japanese yen — good for someone holding US dollars, not for someone earning Japanese yen.
Then is the daily ECB reference rate on the last business day on or before the start of the period (not an intraday level); “for” shows the date that was asked for when it fell on a weekend or holiday.
About USD and JPY
US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar is widely used in international trade, finance and central bank reserves. Commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars, and many cross-border loans and bonds are denominated in dollars.
The United States is one of the world's major economies, with large and liquid financial markets. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.
What moves it
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment and inflation data
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- US trade balance and fiscal policy
Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn to during times of global uncertainty.
Japan is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
What moves it
- Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
Did you know? — USD
Several countries outside the United States use the US dollar as their own official currency, and many others keep their currency pegged to it — a practice known as dollarization.
Did you know? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 USD in JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 USD equals 158.06 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the USD to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 158.06 JPY per 1 USD. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its USD/JPY data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical USD to JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical USD/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22