Japan Exchange Rate
158.74 per USD▼ −3.87 per USD
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The yen fell to 158.74 per dollar in August from 162.61 in July, which was the highest level since August 2025. The August reading remains above the 147.67 recorded a year earlier. The yen is well below its all-time high of 360.00 per dollar from July 1971 and above its all-time low of 76.77 from October 2011, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Exchange Rate in Japan fell to 158.74 per USD in Aug 2026 from 162.61 per USD in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158.74 per USD | 162.61 per USD | 360.00 per USDJul 1971 | 76.77 per USDOct 2011 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in Japan averaged 114.98 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 360.00 per USD in Jul 1971 and a record low of 76.77 per USD in Oct 2011. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
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