JPY to ETB — JAPANESE YEN Exchange Rate
Compare JPY/ETB rates across all Ethiopian banks
As of , Amhara Bank offers the best JPY buying rate in Ethiopia at 1.0700 ETB per JPY. Oromia Bank offers the most competitive selling rate at 0.8047 ETB.
JPY/ETB Rates — All Banks
12 banks tracked
| Bank↓ | Cash Buy↓ | Cash Sell↓ | Trans. Buy↓ | Trans. Sell↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amhara BankBEST BUY AMHR | 1.0700 | 1.0914 | 1.0700 | 1.0914 |
 Dashen Bank DASH | 1.0461 | 1.0670 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
 Awash Bank AWIN | 1.0118 | 1.0320 | 1.0168 | 1.0371 |
 Abay Bank ABAY | 0.9927 | 1.0126 | 0.9927 | 1.0126 |
 Wegagen Bank S.C WEGA | 0.9908 | 1.0106 | 0.9908 | 1.0106 |
 Bank Of Abyssinia ABYS | 0.9718 | 0.9912 | 0.9718 | 0.9912 |
 Tsedey Bank TSDY | 0.9707 | 0.9901 | 0.9707 | 0.9901 |
 Tsehay Bank TSCP | 0.9707 | 0.9901 | 0.9707 | 0.9901 |
 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia CBET | 0.9608 | 0.9800 | 0.9791 | 0.9987 |
 Enat Bank ENAT | 0.9400 | 0.9588 | 0.9400 | 0.9588 |
 Gadaa Bank GDAA | 0.7906 | 0.8064 | 0.7906 | 0.8064 |
 Oromia BankBEST SELL ORIR | 0.7889 | 0.8047 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
About JAPANESE YEN (JPY)
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major reserve currencies and a significant currency in global trade and finance, with relevance to Ethiopia through trade, development assistance, and diaspora remittances. Japan has been a long-standing development partner of Ethiopia, providing official development assistance (ODA) for infrastructure, agriculture, and education projects, many of which involve JPY-denominated financing. Ethiopian importers of Japanese vehicles and electronics also engage with the JPY in their procurement activities.
Japan is one of Ethiopia's key development partners, with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) active in multiple sectors.
Japanese vehicles, particularly Toyota models, are among the most commonly imported vehicles in Ethiopia.
The JPY is known as a 'safe haven' currency, tending to appreciate during periods of global economic uncertainty.
How to Read JPY/ETB Rates
The table above shows four rate columns for each bank. Understanding what each column means will help you choose the right bank and rate type for your transaction.
Cash Buying Rate
This is the birr amount the bank pays you when you exchange JPY banknotes at a branch. If you are converting physical JPY into ETB, this is your rate. Higher is better for you.
Cash Selling Rate
This is how much birr you pay to buy JPY banknotes at a branch. If you need physical JPY for travel or personal use, this is the rate you pay. Lower is better for you.
Transaction Buying Rate
Applied to non-cash inbound transfers such as incoming wire transfers, remittances, and export proceeds received in JPY. Usually slightly better than the cash rate because handling costs are lower.
Transaction Selling Rate
Applied to outgoing wire transfers, import payments, and other non-cash transactions sent abroad in JPY. This is the rate used when paying an overseas supplier or sending an international transfer.
Tips for JPY Transactions in Ethiopia
- →Compare before you go. Sort the table by "Cash Buying" or "Cash Selling" depending on your transaction direction. Even a small rate difference per unit of JPY can add up significantly on larger amounts.
- →Check both rate types. If you are receiving a wire transfer in JPY, ask your bank for the transaction buying rate — it is usually more favourable than the cash rate.
- →Transact during business hours. Ethiopian banks only update rates on business days. Rates posted on the last business day before a holiday remain in effect until the next update, so time-sensitive transactions are best completed early in the week.
- →Use the converter for exact amounts. Head to the Currency Converter to calculate precisely how many birr you will receive or need for a specific amount of JPY at today's rates.
- →Monitor historical trends. Visit any individual bank page to see a 30-day historical rate chart. This helps you judge whether rates are trending up or down and whether it is a good time to exchange.
Frequently Asked Questions about JPY in Ethiopia
Why do JPY/ETB rates change every day?
The National Bank of Ethiopia publishes a reference rate every business day based on interbank trading and broader market conditions. Each commercial bank then sets its own buying and selling rates within a permitted band around that reference. Global movements in the JPY value, Ethiopia's trade balance, and foreign currency supply in the banking system all influence where the rate lands on any given day.
Which bank offers the best JPY rate today?
This changes daily. Use the sort feature in the rates table at the top of this page to instantly rank all banks by their buying or selling rate for JPY. The "Best Buying" and "Best Selling" figures in the header always show the current top-performing bank.
Can I exchange JPY at any Ethiopian bank?
Most major Ethiopian commercial banks accept JPY for exchange, though availability at specific branches may vary. It is always advisable to call ahead to confirm that the branch has sufficient foreign currency inventory, particularly for larger amounts or less common currencies.
Are the rates on this page the same as at the bank counter?
The rates shown here are sourced from banks' officially published rate sheets and are updated multiple times per business day. They are accurate at the time of the last update (shown at the top of the page), but intra-day revisions at a specific branch may mean the counter rate differs slightly. Confirm the rate with the teller before finalising your transaction.
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