🇯🇵 JPY to 🇬🇭 GHS — Japanese Yen (yen) to Ghanaian Cedi Rate Today
Live indicative interbank rate. Last refreshed 25 Jun 2026 01:18:48 UTC.
Convert Japanese Yen to Ghanaian Cedi using the live indicative interbank rate and the converter below. Covers the cost of sending to Ghana via the major mobile money apps.
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JPY → GHS conversion table
| JPY | GHS |
|---|---|
| 500 | 34.79 |
| 1,000 | 69.58 |
| 2,000 | 139.15 |
| 5,000 | 347.88 |
| 10,000 | 695.76 |
| 25,000 | 1,739.39 |
| 50,000 | 3,478.78 |
| 100,000 | 6,957.56 |
| 250,000 | 17,393.90 |
| 500,000 | 34,787.80 |
| 1,000,000 | 69,575.60 |
Table computed at the indicative rate of 1 JPY = 0.06958 GHS. Real operator-side values include a 1%-4% spread.
Japanese Yen to Ghanaian Cedi exchange rate history
Official vs Parallel Market Rate
Tracks live rateParallel premium reviewed 18 Jun 2026; the rate above tracks the live official rate (updated daily) — only the premium % is fixed.
The parallel rate shown is an indicative, community-aggregated figure sourced from CediRates forex-bureau avg. MomoCalc does not buy, sell, or set currency rates. Parallel rates vary by location, dealer, and time of day, and trading outside licensed channels may carry legal and security risks. Always confirm current rates with a licensed dealer before transacting. Educational only — not financial advice.
What moves the Ghanaian Cedi rate
The cedi is commodity-linked (gold, cocoa) and was shaped by the 2022-2024 sovereign-debt restructuring and the IMF programme. Inflation, the BoG's reserves and commodity prices are the drivers; the cedi saw heavy cumulative depreciation over that period.
About the Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and, unlike most currencies, has no minor unit in everyday use — amounts are quoted in whole yen, so a price is written as ¥10,000 with no decimal places. The yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven, which makes it relatively liquid against African currencies even though direct JPY/Africa interbank markets are thin and most rates are derived through the US dollar. For African importers the yen matters most in two arenas: capital goods and machinery (Japan is a major supplier of vehicles, plant and electronics across the continent), and the used-vehicle trade, where Japan is the dominant export source for right-hand-drive markets in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and beyond. Because the per-unit yen value is small against currencies like the naira or shilling, buyers usually convert in tens of thousands of yen.
About the Ghanaian Cedi
The Ghanaian Cedi (GHS, ₵) is the official currency of Ghana, issued by the Bank of Ghana. The current Cedi is the third iteration of the currency: it was reintroduced in July 2007 at a rate of 1 new Cedi for 10,000 old Cedis as part of a redenomination intended to simplify accounting and restore confidence in the unit. Subdivided into 100 pesewas, the Cedi has depreciated notably against the USD over the 2020s amid commodity-price volatility and inflation pressures. Ghana is a major gold and cocoa exporter, and Cedi liquidity often tracks commodity revenue cycles. For diaspora flows to MTN MoMo Ghana, AirtelTigo Money and Telecel Cash, the formal-channel Cedi rate sits close to interbank because Ghana's interbank market is comparatively deep and the abolition of the E-Levy in April 2025 removed a transaction-tax layer.
How to send Japanese Yen to Ghana
For transfers from Japan to Ghana, the competitive options in 2026 are mobile-first remitters (Sendwave, LemFi, TapTap Send, Lemonade Finance), aggregators (Wise, WorldRemit, Remitly) and direct operator rails (MTN MoMo, Orange Money, M-Pesa Global). All-in cost depends on amount, receiving wallet and day. Compare options side by side on our Ghana inbound transfer page.
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Why is the rate I see on my mobile money operator different?
Rates shown on this page are indicative interbank reference rates updated daily. Operator send rates typically include a 1%-4% spread above this reference, which covers FX hedging cost, settlement risk and commercial margin. For exact send rates via M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, Wise or TapTap Send to Ghana, see the inbound transfer comparison.