FOREX
USDJPY
US Dollar / Japanese Yen
How often this market makes each size of move, graded against its own history · to 31 August 2026
Daily moves
| Reading | Times | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | 2 | 0.7% | |
| Very High | 1 | 0.4% | |
| High | 2 | 0.7% | |
| Moderate | 6 | 2.2% | |
| Low | 51 | 18.9% | |
| Very Low | 208 | 77.0% |
A Very High or Max day shows up about 2 times a year for USDJPY — 3 times in the history we hold. The most recent was 26 Jan 2026, when it fell 2.1%.
Biggest moves on record
| When | Move | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | −2.1% | Very High |
| 30 Apr 2026 | −2.0% | Moderate |
| 30 Jul 2026 | −1.9% | Moderate |
| 5 Oct 2025 | +1.7% | Max |
| 2 Aug 2026 | −1.6% | Moderate |