Historical US Dollar to Japanese Yen exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | 157.5400 | +0.274% |
| March 4, 2026 | 157.1100 | -0.349% |
| March 3, 2026 | 157.6600 | +0.133% |
| March 2, 2026 | 157.4500 | +0.942% |
| February 27, 2026 | 155.9800 | -0.051% |
| February 26, 2026 | 156.0600 | -0.434% |
| February 25, 2026 | 156.7400 | +0.578% |
| February 24, 2026 | 155.8400 | +0.659% |
| February 23, 2026 | 154.8200 | -0.251% |
| February 20, 2026 | 155.2100 | +0.200% |
| February 19, 2026 | 154.9000 | +0.820% |
| February 18, 2026 | 153.6400 | +0.353% |
| February 17, 2026 | 153.1000 | -0.157% |
| February 16, 2026 | 153.3400 | +0.033% |
| February 13, 2026 | 153.2900 | -0.273% |
| February 12, 2026 | 153.7100 | +0.065% |
| February 11, 2026 | 153.6100 | -0.980% |
| February 10, 2026 | 155.1300 | -0.679% |
| February 9, 2026 | 156.1900 | -0.573% |
| February 6, 2026 | 157.0900 | +0.121% |
| February 5, 2026 | 156.9000 | +0.166% |
| February 4, 2026 | 156.6400 | +0.507% |
| February 3, 2026 | 155.8500 | +0.509% |
| February 2, 2026 | 155.0600 | +0.669% |
| January 30, 2026 | 154.0300 | +0.470% |
| January 29, 2026 | 153.3100 | +0.446% |
| January 28, 2026 | 152.6300 | -0.463% |
| January 27, 2026 | 153.3400 | -0.564% |
| January 26, 2026 | 154.2100 | -2.497% |
| January 23, 2026 | 158.1600 | -0.397% |
| January 22, 2026 | 158.7900 | +0.634% |
| January 21, 2026 | 157.7900 | -0.070% |
| January 20, 2026 | 157.9000 | -0.019% |
| January 19, 2026 | 157.9300 | -0.108% |
| January 16, 2026 | 158.1000 | -0.290% |
| January 15, 2026 | 158.5600 | -0.044% |
| January 14, 2026 | 158.6300 | -0.138% |
| January 13, 2026 | 158.8500 | +0.710% |
| January 12, 2026 | 157.7300 | +0.057% |
| January 9, 2026 | 157.6400 | +0.587% |
| January 8, 2026 | 156.7200 | +0.109% |
| January 7, 2026 | 156.5500 | +0.070% |
| January 6, 2026 | 156.4400 | -0.249% |
| January 5, 2026 | 156.8300 | -0.064% |
| January 2, 2026 | 156.9300 | +0.166% |
| December 31, 2025 | 156.6700 | — |
The USD/JPY exchange rate averaged 156.1000 in 2026, trading between a low of 152.6300 and a high of 158.8500,a range of 4.1% over the year. The rate rose by 0.56% over the full year, from 156.6700 at the opening of 2026 to 157.5400 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 157.4136, a +0.47% move from the 2026 opening rate of 156.6700.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 155.9375, down 0.94% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 154.9864, a -0.61% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 156.0792, closing the year at 157.5400, a 0.56% gain for USD against JPY from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for USD/JPY in 2026 was 9.2%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 46 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant USD/JPY exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 156.7176 | 158.8500 | 152.6300 | — |
| February | 155.1550 | 157.0900 | 153.1000 | -1.00% |
| March | 157.4400 | 157.6600 | 157.1100 | +1.47% |
What was the USD to JPY exchange rate in 2026?
The USD/JPY rate averaged 156.1000 in 2026, ranging from a low of 152.6300 to a high of 158.8500.
What was the highest USD/JPY rate in 2026?
The highest USD to JPY rate recorded in 2026 was 158.8500. The lowest was 152.6300.
How much did the USD/JPY rate change in 2026?
The USD/JPY rate rose by 0.56% in 2026, from 156.6700 to 157.5400.
What was the USD/JPY annual trading range in 2026?
The USD/JPY pair traded in a range of 152.6300 to 158.8500 in 2026,a spread of 4.1% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange USD to JPY?
The USD/JPY rate rose 0.56% over 2026, closing at 157.5400. For those converting USD to JPY, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find USD/JPY rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for USD/JPY going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main USD to JPY page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.