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United StatesUS JPY/USD Exchange Rate climbed to 162.43 JPY per USD in July 2026
FREDDailyReleased July 2026
US JPY/USD Exchange Rate climbed to 162.43 JPY per USD in July 2026, up 0.01 JPY per USD from June's 162.42 JPY per USD reading.
Latest Release
162.430000
Actual
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Consensus
162.420000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.87 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.42 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
JPY/USD Exchange Rate (United States) was reported at 162.43 JPY per USD in July 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 162.42 JPY per USD. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 155.19 JPY per USD, ranging from 146.36 JPY per USD to 162.67 JPY per USD across 249 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a daily basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 162.33 JPY per USD, up from the prior three at 161.92 JPY per USD. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.73 JPY per USD) is comparable than the prior year (σ 4.71 JPY per USD). In July readings over the past 3 years, JPY/USD Exchange Rate has averaged 152.97 JPY per USD.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with USD/CHF, positively correlated (Bullish USD).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include API Crude Oil Stock Change (Jul 21) and MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jul 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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JPY/USD Exchange Rate - US
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About JPY/USD Exchange Rate — United States
DEFINITION
The US JPY/USD Exchange Rate closed at 162.430000 on July 17, 2026, slightly above the previous close of 162.420000 on July 16. This marginal increase reflects a stable trend in the currency pair over the past two days. Market participants remain focused on upcoming economic data and central bank communications for further direction. Updated 7/21/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released daily.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 162.4 JPY per USD. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 162.4 JPY per USD. Before that (Jul 2026): 162.1 JPY per USD.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish USD, r=0.87) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | US | Leading Index MoM | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.15 | Medium |