Malaysian Ringgit to Japanese Yen
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Convert Malaysian Ringgit to Japanese Yen using today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 MYR = 40.21 JPY
1 JPY = 0.0249 MYR
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-15

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90-Day Malaysian Ringgit to Japanese Yen History

Daily ECB reference rates over the last 90 days. Updates skip weekends and ECB holidays.

Common Malaysian Ringgit to Japanese Yen amounts

MYR JPY
1 MYR 40.21 JPY
5 MYR 201.03 JPY
10 MYR 402.05 JPY
25 MYR 1,005.13 JPY
50 MYR 2,010.25 JPY
100 MYR 4,020.5 JPY
500 MYR 20,102.5 JPY
1,000 MYR 40,205 JPY
5,000 MYR 201,025 JPY
10,000 MYR 402,050 JPY

About the Malaysian Ringgit

The Malaysian Ringgit (symbol: RM; code: MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia, issued by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Each ringgit is divided into 100 sen. The word 'ringgit' means 'jagged' in Malay, originally referring to the serrated edges of Spanish silver dollars used in the region. Malaysia's currency reflects its position as a major exporter of palm oil, electronics, and natural resources.

About the Japanese Yen

The Japanese Yen (symbol: ยฅ; code: JPY) is the official currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan. The world's third-most traded currency, the yen is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset during periods of global economic uncertainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the Malaysian Ringgit to Japanese Yen exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Central Bank of Malaysia and the Bank of Japan, inflation differences between Malaysia and Japan, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

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