Japan Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Japan's exchange rate was 163.95 in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Japan's exchange rate stood at 163.95 in 2025, a rise of +12.59 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 163.95 by 2025. Japan ranked 52nd globally.
Japan’s exchange rate, measured as the number of yen per U.S. dollar, has fallen from an all‑time peak of 360.00 in 1970 to an all‑time trough of 79.79 in 2012, reflecting a long‑term appreciation of the yen against the dollar. Over the 66‑year coverage period the rate has continued to strengthen, reaching 163.95 in 2025, which places Japan 52nd globally. This 2025 figure is slightly higher than the rate observed in peer Jamaica (160.88) and well below Djibouti’s 177.72, indicating that Japan’s currency remains relatively strong among comparable economies. The post‑2012 decline in the yen‑per‑dollar ratio coincided with expansive monetary easing and persistent current‑account surpluses, while the recent modest rise suggests a partial rebalancing as the Bank of Japan adjusts policy amid global inflation pressures. Future movements will likely hinge on the pace of monetary tightening, shifts in trade balances, and external shocks that could either reinforce the yen’s strength or prompt a revaluation.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 187.94 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 175.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 163.95 | - | - |
| 2025 | 163.95 | +12.59 | #52 |
| 2024 | 151.37 | +10.88 | #151 |
| 2023 | 140.49 | +8.99 | #151 |
| 2022 | 131.50 | +21.74 | #151 |
| 2021 | 109.75 | +2.98 | #151 |
| 2020 | 106.77 | −2.24 | #150 |
| 2019 | 109.01 | −1.41 | #149 |
| 2018 | 110.42 | −1.74 | #153 |
| 2017 | 112.17 | +3.37 | #154 |
| 2016 | 108.79 | −12.25 | #153 |
| 2015 | 121.04 | +15.10 | #157 |
| 2014 | 105.94 | +8.35 | #157 |
| 2013 | 97.60 | +17.81 | #155 |
| 2012 | 79.79 | −0.02 | #147 |
| 2011 | 79.81 | −7.97 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's exchange rate was 163.95 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.
Japan's exchange rate peaked at 360.00 in 1960.
The lowest exchange rate in Japan was 79.79 in 2012.
Japan ranks 52nd globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's exchange rate is projected to reach 163.95 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Japan in 2025 was 163.95. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_exchange-rate,
title = {Japan Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}