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

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  • 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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Key performance metrics

Total return
47.5%
CAGR
8.1%
Max drawdown
-14.7%
Best year
15.4%
Worst year
-0.8%
Volatility
5.4%
Avg annual return
7.1%

Data through 2026-04-30.

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.

What to explore next

Key takeaways

US Dollar / Japanese Yen increased 47.5% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • US Dollar / Japanese Yen returned +47.5% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was +7.1%
  • Worst drawdown was -14.7%
Compare US Dollar / Japanese Yen with:Gbpusd

Yearly performance

Year2021
Price115.06
Annual return
Year2022
Price132.92
Annual return+15.5%
Year2023
Price141.43
Annual return+6.4%
Year2024
Price156.99
Annual return+11.0%
Year2025
Price156.41
Annual return-0.4%
Year2026
Price160.59
Annual return+2.7%

About US Dollar / Japanese Yen

Historical performance and investment scenarios for US Dollar / Japanese Yen. Data is for education and research only.

From2021-04-29
To2026-04-30

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.

FAQ

What does total return mean?
Total return is the percentage change in price between the start and end of the selected period.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR is the annualized return over the full period, smoothing the result into a single yearly rate.
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the selected time window.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.