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Japanese Yen

JPY · Japan

27
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
142230Jul 2021Jul 2025Jul 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Japanese Yen is in decent shape overall, scoring 27 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.7%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
3.2%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
1.2%
FX Volatility
33.0
Governance
1.5
Reserves
14.0 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Strong institutions and rule of law
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
No major concerns
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Savings Impact Calculator

¥
Holding cash in JPY3.2% inflation
¥855−¥145 (14% purchasing power lost)
Your ¥1,000 buys 14% less in 5 years
What if you invested ¥1,000 instead? (5yr, in JPY terms)
Hold USD Cash
¥866
−¥134
-2.8%/yr net in JPY
S&P 500
¥1623
+¥623
range: ¥741–¥3198
10% USD return + 0.2% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
¥1481
+¥481
range: ¥423–¥4034
8% USD return + 0.2% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
¥3073
+¥2073
range: ¥183–¥18.5k
25% USD return + 0.2% FX · ±54% vol

All values in JPY. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.2%/yr based on the inflation differential between Japan (3.2%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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