What does a weak yen mean?

Value of any currency is measured in relation to another currency. For example, when someone says that Yen is weaker compared to USD, it means that one will need to pay more Yen to buy one USD. read more

Weak YEN will mean that Japanese exporters will be able to earn more for in terms of foreign currency. For example if an exporter was exporting one item for 100 USD, previously he would have earned 10000 JPY. read more

The terms "strong," "weak," "strengthening" and "weakening" are interchangeable for any currency. Defining a Strong and Weak U.S. Dollar A strong dollar means that the U.S. dollar has risen to a level that is near historically high exchange rates for the other currency relative to the dollar. read more

Supply and Demand Rule Weak Currencies. Like every asset, currency is ruled by supply and demand. When the demand for something goes up, so does the price. If most people convert their currencies into yen, the price of yen goes up, and yen becomes a strong currency. read more