USDJPY Trading Guide

USDJPY Trading Guide

USDJPY is one of the most traded pairs in the world. Understanding its specific characteristics — pip value, volatility patterns, best trading hours, and common strategies — is essential for profitable trading.

USDJPY Specifications

• Pip Size: 0.01
• Contract Size: 100,000 units (1 standard lot)
• Pip Value per Standard Lot: ~$6.50 (varies)
• Best Trading Session: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT)
• Average Daily Range: 80-120 pips
• Typical Spread: 0.5-1.5 pips (major brokers)

Position Sizing Example

from gfil_calculators.position_size import calculate_position_size

# USDJPY with $10,000 account, 1% risk, 30 pip stop
result = calculate_position_size(10000, 1.0, 30, "USDJPY")
print(f"Lots: {result['lots']}, Risk: ${result['risk_amount']}")