AUDJPY Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy

Australian Dollar / Japanese Yen. The classic risk-appetite barometer. Typical spreads 0.2–1.5 pips raw, ~68 pips daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.

AUDJPY at a Glance

Category
Cross
Contract Size (1 lot)
100,000 AUD
Pip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
1,000 JPY
Typical Raw Spread
0.2–1.5 pips
Typical Standard Spread
1.5–3.0 pips
Swap Long / Short
≈ +$1.7 / ≈ −$8.2
Avg Daily Range
~68 pips
Trading Hours
24/5, Sunday 21:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT
Aliases
AUD/JPY

What Moves AUDJPY

RBA/BoJ policy, global equities, China data.

AUDJPY Correlations

Classic risk-on/risk-off barometer; carry-trade proxy.

Check live pair correlations with our Forex Correlation Matrix.

AUDJPY Trading Strategy Notes

Strong correlation with stock indices makes it a leading indicator for equity-linked EAs; momentum follows risk appetite.

Risk Notes

Equity-selloff shocks hit fast; negative carry when held long.

Best Sessions for AUDJPY

Tokyo + London; moves with equity markets

Full session breakdown: AUDJPY session times & hours.

More AUDJPY Resources

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Free Trading Tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUDJPY?

AUDJPY is the Australian Dollar / Japanese Yen pair. The classic risk-appetite barometer.

What moves AUDJPY the most?

RBA/BoJ policy, global equities, China data.

When is the best time to trade AUDJPY?

Tokyo + London; moves with equity markets.

What is the spread on AUDJPY?

Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.2–1.5 pips on raw/ECN accounts and 1.5–3.0 pips on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).

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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.

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