United States dollar japanese yen history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 148.78 (19/01/2024) and the lowest 148.14 (27/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.43.
USD JPY average rate for January 2024 is 145.9868, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -4.55 %.
| 01 January 2024 | 1 USD = 141.0 JPY |
| 02 January 2024 | 1 USD = 141.1 JPY |
| 03 January 2024 | 1 USD = 142.2 JPY |
| 04 January 2024 | 1 USD = 143.0 JPY |
| 05 January 2024 | 1 USD = 144.8 JPY |
| 08 January 2024 | 1 USD = 144.7 JPY |
| 09 January 2024 | 1 USD = 144.2 JPY |
| 10 January 2024 | 1 USD = 144.4 JPY |
| 11 January 2024 | 1 USD = 145.7 JPY |
| 12 January 2024 | 1 USD = 145.1 JPY |
| 15 January 2024 | 1 USD = 145.2 JPY |
| 16 January 2024 | 1 USD = 145.8 JPY |
| 17 January 2024 | 1 USD = 147.3 JPY |
| 18 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 19 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 22 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 23 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 24 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.3 JPY |
| 25 January 2024 | 1 USD = 147.6 JPY |
| 26 January 2024 | 1 USD = 147.7 JPY |
| 27 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 28 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 29 January 2024 | 1 USD = 148.1 JPY |
| 30 January 2024 | 1 USD = 147.5 JPY |
| 31 January 2024 | 1 USD = 147.4 JPY |
28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package
The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.
11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.
15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.
20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake
The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.
22/09/1985: Plaza Accord
Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.
01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency
The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.
15/12/1953: Yen is introduced
The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.