Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 carry trade carry trade carry trade. Other factors exist for sure but are pretty insignificant compared to the unwind tide. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 1 GBP = 154.197 JPY Please stay that way until Monday when I can throw some yen back home... please please please please. Then, for the sake of lots of people here, turn round a bit. OK? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 It's on 153.989 now...... Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I am feeling poorer by the day........ Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 1 GBP = 146.741 JPY Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 1 GBP = 141.419 JPY Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 UK pounds will soon be FREE if it continues like that!!! Link to post Share on other sites
torihada 2 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Jeez at this rate I'm seriously going to have consider what I'm going to have to cut back on my trip. My 3 week car rental has jumped by from £700 to £980. If I hadn't bought my air tickets I would cancel the trip. I think I'm going to spend 3 weeks clearing snow from the inlaws roof and drinking ocha. My accomodation at Appi no longer seems like such a good deal. If the AUS $ is taking a similar beating Niseko's going to be a little quieter this season. Question is do I go and buy some yen now or pray the pound will strengthen a little. Wish I'd bought at 175 now. Regrets eh! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: 7-11 UK pounds will soon be FREE if it continues like that!!! I hope it drops to 1=1, then I'll be earning almost over 300 g's a month!!! 4 months and I'm retiring back to Blighty!!! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 sick Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 It reached 139 at one point today! Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: torihada If the AUS $ is taking a similar beating Niseko's going to be a little quieter this season. One of the reasons that Aussies flock to Japan is because it's cheap skiing. Not any more. though I would be guessing that most Aussies going to Niseko this season have already booked or organized their trip and not likely to pull out now. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: RobBright It reached 139 at one point today! That is CRAZY!!!!! plummet baby plummet!! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Mantas One of the reasons that Aussies flock to Japan is because it's cheap skiing. Not any more. though I would be guessing that most Aussies going to Niseko this season have already booked or organized their trip and not likely to pull out now. Surely there's no Japanese lift ticket more expensive than Treadbo. Even at these rates. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: ger Originally Posted By: Mantas One of the reasons that Aussies flock to Japan is because it's cheap skiing. Not any more. though I would be guessing that most Aussies going to Niseko this season have already booked or organized their trip and not likely to pull out now. Surely there's no Japanese lift ticket more expensive than Treadbo. Even at these rates. It'll be close with these rates! And yes - friends have cancelled....they are not shy of a dollar or two, but thier business and investments have taken hit after hit and they just can't justify the expense - but they also did not do the Aussie season for the same reason. Shame. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Mama, I think you're right. Japan lift tickets will be between AUD75-85 now. However, accommodation and eating out will hurt pretty bad for those who aren't staying in the cheap lodges. Even a bunk room will be up around AUD$50. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Sending some back tomorrow. For once, in my favour. Lets yen. Hope it gets something like normal though. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bank this morning offering me 161.08 for GBP. To send now or to send a bit later, that is the question.... hmmmmmmm. anyone got a crytal ball? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thats the rate I got. No faffing about here, I got it sent. It might get even better, but I'm well pleased about what I got and I can forget about it now until I get enough to send again. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Glad the economic decline is helping some. See... there is a silver lining to every dark storm cloud. Just lucky you guys are riding on the lining for right now. Make merry while you can! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Well I have lots of cash in bonds/stocks back in the UK as well Mamabear which is not looking too good right now, so this is small consolation in the larger picture. But it is of course welcome. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 As I say GG. Make as much of the bonus as you can. I am glad someone is getting some good news for a change Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 15% off the index in Hong Kong here today Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 please hold out until friday!! (or drop further!) Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 No offence but are banks only offering 161 when the headline rate is under 150? Shittybank even will offer you much better than that. I think its a two yen spread. Sony bank will beat that, for a small membership fee. For larger amounts, look at using a dedicated currency exchanger. You should only pay tourist rates if someone is giving you cash notes in your hand. Link to post Share on other sites
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