4 Bank Forecasts for the AUD to JPY in 2021
Similar to last year, 4 expert forecasts for the AUD to JPY from Australian Banks in 2021, have one thing in common - they are all higher than the exchange rate today.
This is even after strong gains in the Australian Dollar against the Japanese Yen in 2020.
A rising AUDJPY suggests banks are anticipating investors to be more positive about the state of the global economy in 2021.
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| ANZ | CBA | NAB | WESTPAC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | 78.11 | 73.50 | 76.00 | 78.75 |
| Dec 2021 | NA | NA | 78.00 | 84.80 |
How will coronavirus affect global exchange rates?
Uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic increases volatility in currency markets including the EUR and GBP. Generally, safe-haven currencies like the USD, CHF, and JPY will likely move higher. However, commodity currencies such as the AUD, NZD, CAD and ZAR exchange rates will likely fall. What's happening now is the USD is falling.
This could mean that confidence may be returning for the global economic outlook. However, any signs of a faltering recovery from coronavirus will create sharp moves in currency crosses like the Australian dollar to Japanese Yen exchange rate.
In 2020, this meant the AUDJPY dropped to over 10 year lows, only to rebound to pre-covid levels around 77.
AUD to JPY Mid-Year 2021 Forecast Summary
- ANZ believe the AUD/JPY forecast will be 80.25 by mid-year 2021
- NAB recently raised their 2021 AUDJPY forecasts, with the AUD/JPY exchange rate expected to be about 77.00 in June next year
- Westpac predict the AUDJPY rate to be 80.56 by June, a adjustment higher in their forecasts
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JPY to AUD Bank Forecast
To convert AUD JPY into JPY AUD all you need to do is divide 1 by the rate.
For example, if the AUD to JPY exchange rate is 85.00, then 1 Australian dollar is worth JPY ¥88.00. You divide by 88.00 to find the JPY AUD exchange rate of 0.0114. You then multiply the rate by the amount you want to calculate. E.g. ¥10,000 JPY is equivalent to AUD $114.
To save you some time, we have already calculated the "Big 4" bank forecast exchange rates in the table below:
Bank JPYAUD exchange rate forecast
| Sep-20 | Dec-20 | Mar-21 | Jun-21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANZ | 0.0134 | 0.0134 | 0.0134 | 0.0134 |
| CBA | NA | 0.0136 | NA | NA |
| NAB | 0.0132 | 0.0132 | 0.0128 | 0.0130 |
| WESTPAC | 0.0130 | 0.0127 | 0.0125 | 0.0124 |
| Average | 0.0132 | 0.0132 | 0.0129 | 0.0129 |
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AUDJPY?
The Australian Dollar (AUD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY) is an exciting pair for its relationship with risk.
The Japanese Yen is the third most heavily traded currencies in the world, behind the US dollar and the Euro.
The Japanese Yen is considered a "safe" investment, while the Australian Dollar is considered a "risky" asset.
When there is a lot of economic or political uncertainty, investors may buy 'safe haven' currencies and sell higher risk currencies. Other 'safe-haven' currencies include Swiss Francs (CHF) and the US Dollar (USD).
Does the AUDJPY exchange rate change a lot?
Currency crosses like the AUDJPY can be volatile when there is economic uncertainty. AUDJPY forecasts can also change quickly.
Many exchange companies or money transfer services offer rate alerts online to help you get a better AUDJPY cross rate.
Is the AUDUSD and USDJPY rising?
The Japanese Yen and Australian dollar exchange rates are both rising against the US Dollar. There are many factors that influence the AUDJPY relationship, but here are some of main ones:
- Australian dollar currency: When the AUD falls, the JPY goes up. This is because the AUDJPY is a currency pair. The Australian dollar recently bounced back against the JPY so the exchange rate should remain flat around current levels.
- Japanese economy: Japan's economy shrunk at the fastest rate on record, down 7.8% in April to June compared to the previous quarter due to the impact of coronavirus. When the domestic economy is slowing, the value of the Japanese Yen weakens and the JPY exchange rate falls against the US dollar. However, with the US dollar also falling, JPY will be relatively stronger. Plus investors are buying JPY as a 'safe' currency.
- Rebounding Chinese economy: Around 20% of Japan's exports go directly to China. When China's economy recovers, they increase imports from Japan, leading to a firmer Japanese Yen. China's economy rebounded in the April to June period, with growth of 3.2%.
- US-China trade war: US President Donald Trump's relationship with China continues to remain uncertain. Greater uncertainty leads to increased volatility in currency markets.
- Safe-haven buying: When investors are worried about global economic growth they tend to buy 'safer' assets like the Japanese Yen.
How are AUD JPY forecasts usually made?
Investors forecast the movement of the Australian dollar as it relates to the Japanese Yen, by looking at key influences including:
- Currencies - Australian dollar, Japanese Yen and US dollar forecasts
- Central banks - namely the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), European Central Bank (ECB)
- Interest rates - linked with central banks that control interest rates and monetary policy. Investors predict how central bank announcements - like interest rate cuts or hikes - will affect interest rate spreads and the relative value of currencies
- Local governments - Australian Government and Prime Minister Scott Morrisson, Japan's Government and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, US Government and President Trump, UK's Brexit and Prime Minister Boris Johnson
- Japanese Economic Data - Economic growth indicators (GDP), Inflation (CPI Core Price Index, PPI Production Price Index), Trade balance (balance between exports and imports of total goods and services) and the Japanese stock exchange (e.g. Nikkei)
- Australian Economic Data - GDP, trade balance and inflation and the Australian stock exchange (i.e. ASX)
- US Economic Data - GDP, trade balance and inflation and the US stock exchange (e.g. NYSE, Nasdaq)
- China (plus Hong Kong, Singapore, and rest of Asia) Economic Data - GDP, trade balance and inflation and China's stock exchange (e.g. Shanghai, Shenzhen, Stock Exchange of Hong Kong)
- Refined Product Price Forecasts - Japan's biggest exports are finished products like cars, computers, medical machinery and steel
- JPY technical analysis - Many investors look at the JPY exchange rate and predict which direction it will go by looking at charts
Should I trust the 'Big 4' bank AUDJPY or Yen forecasts?
The Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen exchange rates can change a lot. So while banks have experts that spend long hours modelling future currency moves, there may be factors that aren't predicted.
Multiple factors influence currency movements that are both local and global. Plus, major bank forecasts are generated with a combination of computer modelling and human influence.
We think it's better to look at exchange rate forecasts as a guide. We also recommend you don't make your financial decisions based solely on bank forecasts, but rather, take into account your personal objectives, financial situation and needs.
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Where can I find out more about AUDJPY?
You can find out AUDJPY exchange rates right now via the following services:
- In a money exchange service in-store or online
- Use our currency converter and chart
- Google it online
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