USD to JPY Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the USD/JPY pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
161.5955 JPY
10-YEAR LOW
99.9734 JPY
10-YEAR AVERAGE
124.7764 JPY

10-Year USD to JPY Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the USD to JPY exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on July 10, 2024, when the pair was valued at 161.5955. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on August 17, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 99.9734.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 61.6221 JPY. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 105.7447 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 157.7829 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +49.21%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 140.8175, showing a variance of 31.8538 points compared to the older 5-year average of 108.9637.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 USD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 807,977 JPY
10-Year Average 623,882 JPY
Decade Trough Low 499,867 JPY
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 308,110.70 JPY purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

166.8890
95.3526
201620182020202220242026

USD to JPY Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 108.9637, compared to 140.8175 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 31.8538 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 108.9637
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 140.8175

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 36.4790 JPY (High: 150.1740 / Low: 113.6950). Conversely, 2019 was the most stable year, with a range of 7.2762 JPY (High: 112.1254 / Low: 104.8492).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±36.4790
2019 Spread (Stable) ±7.2762

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2020 and 2024, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 2.2501 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -2.2501

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 105.7447) against the newest annual average (2026: 157.7829), the exchange rate shifted by +52.0381 (+49.21%).

2016 Baseline Avg 105.7447
2026 Current Avg 157.7829

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 160.2308
2026-06-11 160.3883
2026-06-10 160.4426
2026-06-09 160.2477
2026-06-08 160.1629
2026-06-07 160.3064
2026-06-06 160.3051
2026-06-05 160.0872
2026-06-04 159.9302
2026-06-03 159.9350
2026-06-02 159.7947
2026-06-01 159.4800
2026-05-31 159.3141
2026-05-30 159.3153
2026-05-29 159.2774
2026-05-28 159.4056
2026-05-27 159.5124

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