JPY/USD - reference rates
Yen to dollar converter
Convert yen to US dollars at the latest European Central Bank reference rate, and see how the rate has moved over 30 days, 90 days or a year.
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European Central Bank reference rates, published each working day ~16:00 CET; not a transaction rate.
Data is delivered by Frankfurter, an open-source service that republishes the ECB reference rates. A pair without the euro, such as JPY to USD, is a cross rate worked out from two euro rates. The ECB does not publish at weekends or on TARGET holidays, so the latest rate can be a few days old.
For information only. This is not financial advice, an offer or a quote. The rate you get from a bank, a card or a transfer provider will differ.
What this converter shows
The figure above is the European Central Bank's euro foreign exchange reference rate, published once on every working day at about 16:00 CET. The yen to dollar rate is a cross rate: it is worked out from the ECB's euro-to-yen and euro-to-dollar rates. It is a reference rate, a neutral yardstick. It is not a rate that any bank, card issuer or exchange counter has to give you, and it is not a quote.
How to use it
- Enter an amount in yen, or press the swap button to start from dollars. The result updates as you type, with the date of the rate beside it.
- Before you exchange cash or confirm a card payment, work out the same amount here and see how far the offer sits from the reference rate. The gap is part of what the conversion costs. The guide on the mid-market rate and the rate you get explains how to measure it.
- After a trip, convert a purchase here and compare it with your card statement. The guide to currency conversion traps explains why the two differ.
- Choose 30 days, 90 days or one year to see how far the rate has moved. A chart shows history, not a forecast.
What it does not do
It does not send rate alerts, compare providers, quote fees or move money, and it asks for no email address. For a real exchange or payment, the only number that counts is the one the provider shows you.
Questions about the converter
Where do the rates come from?
From the European Central Bank, through Frankfurter, an open-source service that republishes the ECB reference rates. The Bank of Japan does not offer a free feed that a web page can use, so this site does not use it.
Why is the date a few days old?
The ECB publishes on working days only. At weekends and on TARGET holidays the latest rate is the one from the last working day, and the page prints that date.
Why is my card statement different?
Your card issuer applies its own rate when it processes the payment, which may be later than the purchase, and may add a foreign transaction fee. Small differences are normal. The guide on using a rate tool wisely shows how to check the gap yourself.
Does the converter store my data?
No account, no cookies and no tracking. Your browser asks the rate service for the rate, as any web request does, so that service sees your internet address. The amount and currencies you choose are written into the page address so you can bookmark or share them; they are not sent to this site.
Can I get an alert when the rate reaches a level?
Not on this site. Some banks and card apps offer alerts of their own. The guide on rate tools and alerts explains what they can and cannot do.
Disclaimer
For information only. This is not financial advice, an offer or a quote. Check the current rate and the fees with the place you plan to use before you exchange money or pay.