Convert Japanese Yen to New Zealand Dollar
JPY to NZD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Japanese Yen (JPY) = 0.0105 New Zealand Dollar (NZD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 JPY converts to roughly 1.05 NZD, and $1,000 JPY converts to about 10.51 NZD. The JPY/NZD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day JPY/NZD context
Over the past 90 days, JPY/NZD has traded between 0.0105 and 0.0110. The current rate of 0.0105 sits roughly 0% through that range — near the lower end, meaning New Zealand Dollar has been stronger than typical against Japanese Yen recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Japanese Yen has weakened by 1.78% against New Zealand Dollar.
JPY/NZD Price History
Interactive JPY/NZD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan and the third-most-traded currency worldwide. It is the premier carry-trade funding currency thanks to decades of ultra-low interest rates, and it plays a defining safe-haven role during global equity selloffs.
- •Third-most-traded currency, ~17% of daily forex volume
- •Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy in March 2024 after 17 years
- •Japan holds the world's largest net international investment position
- •Yen weakness typically boosts Japanese exporter earnings (Toyota, Sony, etc.)
- •The Ministry of Finance — not the BoJ — controls FX intervention policy
About New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the official currency of New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands, and Tokelau. Nicknamed the "Kiwi" after the national bird on the NZ$1 coin, it is a commodity currency heavily tied to dairy exports — New Zealand is the world's largest dairy exporter by value.
- •New Zealand is the world's largest dairy product exporter
- •Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) was the first central bank to adopt a formal inflation target (1990)
- •NZD/USD is nicknamed "Kiwi"; AUD/NZD is "Bird" among traders
- •China is New Zealand's largest trading partner
- •Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade auctions (fortnightly) move NZD reliably
Frequently Asked Questions
How do commodity prices affect JPY/NZD?
NZD is a commodity-linked currency — its movements correlate closely with dairy products prices. Rising commodity prices typically strengthen NZD and move JPY/NZD accordingly.
What is a typical daily range for JPY/NZD?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move JPY/NZD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are BoJ rate decisions, MoF intervention language, and BoJ Outlook Reports and RBNZ decisions and fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auctions. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert JPY to NZD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market JPY/NZD than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the JPY/NZD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market JPY/NZD rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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