Dollar Gains 0.95% to 159.30 Yen — Data Talk

The US dollar rose 0.95% against the Japanese yen to 159.30, marking its largest one-day gain since March 20, 2026. The currency has strengthened in four of the last five sessions, reaching its highest 5 PM New York rate since July 30, 2026. Despite being off 2.79% from its 52-week high, the dollar is up 8.76% from its yearly low and has gained 1.68% year-to-date.

Dollar/Japanese yen: 159.30 Japanese yen per dollar (0.0063 dollar per Japanese yen)

--Today the dollar gained 0.95% vs. the Japanese yen

--Largest one-day percentage gain since Friday, March 20, 2026

--Up four of the past five sessions

--Highest five pm New York rate since Thursday, July 30, 2026

--Off 2.79% from its 52-week high of 163.869 hit Tuesday, July 28, 2026

--Up 8.76% from its 52-week low of 146.467 hit Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

--Rose 7.53% vs the Japanese yen from 52 weeks ago

--Month-to-date it is up 1.22% vs the Japanese yen

--Year-to-date the dollar is up 1.68% vs the Japanese yen

Data based on 5 p.m. ET values

Source: Tullett Prebon and Dow Jones Market Data

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

August 10, 2026 17:38 ET (21:38 GMT)

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