USD to JPY in 2026
In 2026 (until 2026-10-01), 1 USD was worth 158.53 JPY on average. The USD gained 0.67% against the JPY, from 156.93 to 157.98.
- Average
- 158.53
- High
- 163.91 2026-07-28
- Low
- 152.63 2026-01-28
- Change
- +0.67%
Daily USD/JPY rates in 2026
Monthly averages; with JavaScript the chart shows daily values (hover for details). Based on 192 ECB reference rates.
Monthly averages
| Month | 1 USD in JPY |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 156.72 |
| February 2026 | 155.15 |
| March 2026 | 158.68 |
| April 2026 | 159.06 |
| May 2026 | 158.24 |
| June 2026 | 160.72 |
| July 2026 | 162.51 |
| August 2026 | 158.8 |
| September 2026 | 156.39 |
| October 2026 | 157.98 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average USD to JPY rate in 2026?
The average ECB-based USD to JPY rate in 2026 was 158.53 (up to 2026-10-01).
When was the best USD to JPY rate in 2026?
The highest rate in 2026 was 163.91 JPY per USD on 2026-07-28; the lowest was 152.63 on 2026-01-28. July had the highest monthly average (162.51).
How much did USD change against JPY in 2026?
From the first to the last reference rate of 2026, USD rose by 0.67% against JPY (156.93 to 157.98).
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USD/JPY 2026 by API
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GET https://api.currencyapi.com/v3/range?base_currency=USD¤cies=JPY&datetime_start=2026-01-01&datetime_end=2026-12-31
{
"data": [
{ "datetime": "2026-01-01T23:59:59Z",
"currencies": { "JPY": { "code": "JPY", "value": … } } },
…
]
}