The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.

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May 14, 2026

JPY/USD at 156.64 (-1.43% 1M, yen strengthening slightly).

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Date	Value	Change
May 8, 2026	156.64	+0.10%
May 7, 2026	156.48	+0.03%
May 6, 2026	156.44	-0.79%
May 5, 2026	157.68	+0.30%
May 4, 2026	157.21	+0.29%
May 1, 2026	156.76	+0.06%
Apr 30, 2026	156.66	-2.23%
Apr 29, 2026	160.23	+0.44%
Apr 28, 2026	159.53	+0.15%
Apr 27, 2026	159.29	-0.04%
Apr 24, 2026	159.35	-0.06%
Apr 23, 2026	159.44	-0.03%
Apr 22, 2026	159.49	+0.06%
Apr 21, 2026	159.39	+0.46%
Apr 20, 2026	158.66	+0.35%
Apr 17, 2026	158.1	-0.61%
Apr 16, 2026	159.07	+0.03%
Apr 15, 2026	159.02	+0.07%
Apr 14, 2026	158.91	-0.52%
Apr 13, 2026	159.74	+0.33%
Apr 10, 2026	159.22	+0.22%
Apr 9, 2026	158.87	+0.30%
Apr 8, 2026	158.39	-0.94%
Apr 7, 2026	159.9	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is JPY/USD?

Japanese yen to US dollar exchange rate.

▶How does JPY/USD relate to fx & dollar?

JPY/USD is part of the FX & Dollar category. The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.

▶How often is JPY/USD updated?

JPY/USD is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.

▶Where does Convex source JPY/USD data?

Convex sources JPY/USD data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.

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