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FX Summary: Dollar-yen trades around \159.70, weakens on intervention concerns

Mon Mar 30, 2026 3:36 pm JST Currency

The dollar-yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th stood at around \159.73 per dollar as of 3:00 p.m., down approximately 20 yen from \159.93 at 5:00 p.m. the previous Friday, marking a dollar-weak, yen-strong movement. The euro traded at around \183.94 per euro, also slightly stronger against the yen by just over 20 yen.

The dollar-yen pair rose to near \160.47 shortly after 7:30 a.m. Japan time, reaching its highest dollar level against the yen since July 2024?approximately one year and eight months. Earlier in the day, WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil futures for May delivery climbed above $103 per barrel. Reports emerged that Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi forces had entered combat, and with a U.S. Navy amphibious assault group arriving in the Middle East, concerns mounted over an escalation of conflict with Iran. This triggered a "safe-haven dollar" buying trend. However, Finance Minister Atsushi Mimura stated on the 30th that "if this situation continues, resolute measures will be necessary," heightening concerns over potential foreign exchange intervention by the government and the Bank of Japan. By 3:00 p.m., the dollar had weakened to around \159.70 against the yen. Still, with persistent concerns over rising oil prices due to deteriorating Middle East conditions, market participants are closely watching whether the dollar-weak, yen-strong trend will continue.

The euro traded at around $1.1515 per euro against the dollar, slightly weaker by approximately $0.0002.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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