Japanese Yen
JPY • Japan
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About Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen is among the world's most traded currencies and, alongside the Swiss franc, a traditional safe haven. Its unit value is low, so rates are commonly read per 100 yen.
Price Influencing Factors
- 1Bank of Japan monetary policy
- 2Global interest-rate differentials
- 3Safe-haven demand
- 4Japanese export performance
Last 7 Days
| Date | Buy | Sell | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | 0.79 | 0.79 | +0.38% |
| Fri, Sep 11 | 0.79 | 0.79 | -0.30% |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 0.79 | 0.79 | +0.17% |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 0.79 | 0.79 | +0.35% |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 0.79 | 0.79 | +1.19% |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 0.78 | 0.78 | -0.12% |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
Japanese Yen Exchange Rate in Syria
The yen's unit value is low compared with the other currencies here, so the quote for a single yen is a small number with decimal places. It is more reliable in practice to work per 100 or per 1,000 yen to avoid decimal-point errors.
The yen is unusually sensitive to interest-rate differentials between Japan and the rest of the world, which means it sometimes moves sharply for reasons entirely unconnected to the region. Its presence here is primarily a reference.
Frequently asked questions about the Japanese Yen
Why is the yen rate such a small number?
Because the yen's unit value is low against most currencies. Calculate per 100 or per 1,000 yen for a clearer figure.
Is the yen a safe haven like the franc?
It is traditionally used as one and tends to strengthen during periods of global anxiety, though Japanese interest-rate policy also moves it strongly.
Is yen cash available in Syria?
Very rarely. The rate here is primarily a reference rather than an available cash dealing price.
How much is 10,000 yen in Syrian pounds?
Multiply 10,000 by the sell price above; the result is in new pounds.
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