JPY/XPT: what to know
The JPY/XPT rate shows how much XPT you get for 1 JPY. Right now, 1 JPY buys 0.000004 XPT at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 XPT is worth 264,153.51 JPY.
In the short term JPY is driven mainly by Bank of Japan policy and global risk appetite, while XPT responds to industrial (auto) demand and supply.
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Over the past 12 months the JPY/XPT rate has ranged between 0.000002 and 0.000005 — a change of -16.69% versus a year ago.
Because this pair involves a precious metal, the rate reflects global bullion prices per troy ounce. Use this mid-market figure as your benchmark: compare it with the rate your bank or broker quotes, and the difference is the margin you would pay.