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title: "Dollar Gains 0.16% to 159.09 Yen — Data Talk"
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description: "The dollar gained 0.16% against the Japanese yen, reaching 159.09 yen per dollar. This marks the seventh consecutive session of gains, totaling a 1.54% increase over this period. The dollar is up 11.59% from its 52-week low and 10.09% year-over-year. It is currently 0.84% off its 52-week high. Month-to-date, the dollar has risen 1.58%. This is the longest winning streak since October 2025."
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# Dollar Gains 0.16% to 159.09 Yen — Data Talk

Dollar/Japanese yen: 159.09 Japanese yen per dollar (0.0063 dollar per Japanese yen)

\--Today the dollar gained 0.16% vs. the Japanese yen

\--Up for seven straight sessions

\--Up 1.54% over the last seven sessions

\--Largest seven-day percentage gain since Friday, March 13, 2026

\--Longest winning streak since Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, when the market rose for seven straight sessions

\--Up 23 of the past 29 sessions

\--Highest five pm New York rate since Wednesday, April 29, 2026

\--Off 0.84% from its 52-week high of 160.441 hit Wednesday, April 29, 2026

\--Up 11.59% from its 52-week low of 142.568 hit Friday, May 23, 2025

\--Rose 10.09% vs the Japanese yen from 52 weeks ago

\--Month-to-date it is up 1.58% vs the Japanese yen

\--Year-to-date the dollar is up 1.54% vs the Japanese yen

Data based on 5 p.m. ET values

Source: Tullett Prebon and Dow Jones Market Data

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

May 19, 2026 17:39 ET (21:39 GMT)

Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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