US Dollar / Japanese Yen Performance Over 5 years
US Dollar / Japanese Yen (USDJPY)
Over the last 5 years, US Dollar / Japanese Yen moved from 108.90 to about 160.59. That equals roughly +47.5% total return and about 8.1% per year, annualized. Overall, this was a relatively steady positive window.
Price today
160.59
+47.5% over 5 years
What this means
- Open another timeframe on this page to see how the story changes.
- Different start dates in the same asset can feel very different even with similar endpoints.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
US Dollar / Japanese Yen 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.
Who uses this comparison?
Anyone evaluating US Dollar / Japanese Yen as part of a diversified portfolio can use this performance view to understand its risk and return profile.
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Data through 2026-04-30.
Price performance over time
Shows price growth and drawdowns over the period.
Historical context
This page summarizes how US Dollar / Japanese Yen performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Forex performance is driven by relative currency strength, interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and central bank policy.
Key takeaways
Performance insights
- US Dollar / Japanese Yen returned +47.5% over 5 years
- Average annual return was +7.1%
- Worst drawdown was -14.7%
Yearly performance
About US Dollar / Japanese Yen
Historical performance and investment scenarios for US Dollar / Japanese Yen. Data is for education and research only.
| From | 2021-04-29 |
| To | 2026-04-30 |
What this shows
Based on daily closing prices from 2021-04-29 to 2026-04-30.
How performance is measured
- Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
- CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
- Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
- Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
- Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
- This page is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.
Final verdict
Best for time-window evaluation: see how this span looked in isolation, then contrast with other periods or tickers on the site. It is context, not a forecast. Educational only.