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USD/JPY (JPY=X)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of ¥10,000 in USD/JPY, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

JPY=X is traded in JPY, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to JPY using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

USD/JPY (JPY=X) has returned 1.31% so far this year and 5.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JPY=X has returned 3.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 16.19% annually.


USD/JPY

1D
-0.48%
1M
1.51%
YTD
1.31%
6M
7.51%
1Y
5.98%
3Y*
6.18%
5Y*
7.52%
10Y*
3.60%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.42%
1M
-3.33%
YTD
-3.38%
6M
4.94%
1Y
23.29%
3Y*
23.90%
5Y*
18.47%
10Y*
16.19%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2007, JPY=X's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 36.1 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2016 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, JPY=X closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2022 at -3.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.34%0.81%1.86%1.31%
2025-1.37%-2.93%-0.44%-4.60%0.69%-0.04%4.68%-2.52%0.60%4.20%1.23%0.61%-0.29%
20244.17%2.12%0.90%4.28%-0.35%2.42%-6.89%-2.55%-1.71%5.85%-1.53%5.08%11.58%
2023-0.79%4.66%-2.49%2.68%2.24%3.55%-1.39%2.29%2.60%1.57%-2.30%-4.86%7.54%
20220.04%-0.16%5.82%6.74%-0.96%5.48%-1.81%4.32%4.15%2.74%-7.10%-5.08%13.91%
20211.38%1.75%3.91%-1.25%0.22%1.43%-1.27%0.28%1.15%2.45%-0.73%1.71%11.47%

Benchmark Metrics

USD/JPY has an annualized alpha of -1.25%, beta of 0.26, and R² of 0.43 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2007.

  • This currency participated in 36.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 21.26% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.26 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.43 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
  • R² of 0.43 means the benchmark explains less than half of this currency's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-1.25%
Beta
0.26
0.43
Upside Capture
21.26%
Downside Capture
36.05%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

JPY=X ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of currencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


JPY=X Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
JPY=X Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6464
Sharpe Ratio Rank
JPY=X Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
JPY=X Omega Ratio Rank: 6464
Omega Ratio Rank
JPY=X Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
JPY=X Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for USD/JPY (JPY=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


JPY=XBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.52

1.02

-0.50

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.78

1.53

-0.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.24

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.17

1.70

+0.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.07

6.96

-0.89

Explore JPY=X risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the USD/JPY. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the USD/JPY was 38.80%, occurring on Oct 28, 2011. Recovery took 934 trading sessions.

The current USD/JPY drawdown is 1.70%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.8%Jun 25, 20071134Oct 28, 2011934May 28, 20152068
-20.47%Jun 8, 2015314Aug 18, 20161474Apr 13, 20221788
-14.84%Oct 21, 202261Jan 13, 2023203Oct 25, 2023264
-13.02%Jul 11, 202452Sep 16, 2024
-7.1%Nov 14, 202335Jan 1, 202470Apr 8, 2024105

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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