NZDJPY Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy

New Zealand Dollar / Japanese Yen. The carry trade between the kiwi and the yen. Typical spreads 0.4–2.2 pips raw, ~63 pips daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.

NZDJPY at a Glance

Category
Cross
Contract Size (1 lot)
100,000 NZD
Pip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
1,000 JPY
Typical Raw Spread
0.4–2.2 pips
Typical Standard Spread
1.8–3.5 pips
Swap Long / Short
≈ −$1.6 / ≈ −$4.2
Avg Daily Range
~63 pips
Trading Hours
24/5, Sunday 21:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT
Aliases
NZD/JPY

What Moves NZDJPY

RBNZ/BoJ policy, risk appetite, dairy prices.

NZDJPY Correlations

Risk/commodity vs JPY haven; carry-flow sensitive.

Check live pair correlations with our Forex Correlation Matrix.

NZDJPY Trading Strategy Notes

Carry-flows dominate: kiwi longs pay swap against yen shorts in normal regimes — monitor RBNZ/BoJ policy shifts for trend changes.

Risk Notes

Risk-off reversals are sharp; thin liquidity in Asia.

Best Sessions for NZDJPY

Sydney/Tokyo + London

Full session breakdown: NZDJPY session times & hours.

More NZDJPY Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NZDJPY?

NZDJPY is the New Zealand Dollar / Japanese Yen pair. The carry trade between the kiwi and the yen.

What moves NZDJPY the most?

RBNZ/BoJ policy, risk appetite, dairy prices.

When is the best time to trade NZDJPY?

Sydney/Tokyo + London.

What is the spread on NZDJPY?

Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.4–2.2 pips on raw/ECN accounts and 1.8–3.5 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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