The Declining Yen: A Look into Its Battle Against the Dollar

The Japanese yen has significantly weakened against major currencies, marking it as the decade’s worst performer. Particularly against the US dollar, the yen has fallen 37.8% since 2020, even reaching a 30-year peak above 151.50. Despite the dollar’s strong performance, a large majority of traders (74%) are betting on the yen to bounce back, anticipating a return to its average historical values. This suggests a widespread belief in a potential correction following its steep decline, highlighting investor sentiment for a mean reversion in the currency market.