Forex Cross Pairs
CAD/JPY Position Size Calculator
CAD/JPY blends Canadian oil sensitivity with Yen carry dynamics. Rising oil prices tend to push CAD/JPY higher; risk-off events pull it sharply lower. Average daily ranges of 60–90 pips reward trend followers with correct position sizes.
Key Facts
▸ Pip value: ~$6–8 per standard lot (rate-dependent JPY calculation)
▸ Average daily range: 60–90 pips
▸ Positive correlation with crude oil prices
▸ Key drivers: BoC, BoJ, oil prices, global risk appetite
POSITION SIZER
Multi-Asset Protocol
Trade90 Safety System Active
Your current account equity or challenge balance
Trade90 Safety System: 0.5% max per trade
Your planned trade entry price
Price where your trade idea is invalidated
Your target — used to calculate R:R ratio
Recommended Position
✓ SAFE0.01
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
70.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — CAD/JPY at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 40 pips |
| CAD/JPY Pip Value | ≈ $6.70 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (40 × $6.7) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 0.37 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
CAD/JPY Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for CAD/JPY? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for CAD/JPY? +
Pip value: ~$6–8 per standard lot (rate-dependent JPY calculation)
How much should I risk per CAD/JPY trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for CAD/JPY? +
Positive correlation with crude oil prices