Drawdown Calculator EUR/JPY
Calculate account drawdown
Inputs
Calculate loss amount
$15,000 - $12,000
= $3,000
Calculate drawdown percentage
$3,000 ÷ $15,000 × 100
= 20.0%
Calculate recovery needed
to recover 20.0% drawdown
= 25.0% gain needed
When calculating EUR/JPY drawdown: EUR/JPY uses 2-decimal pricing (0.01 per pip) since JPY is valued in hundreds per unit. This cross pair has typical spreads of 1.2-2.2 pips with good liquidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate drawdown when trading EUR/JPY?
Drawdown on EUR/JPY is the percentage decline from your account peak. If you reached $10,000 then dropped to $8,000, your drawdown is 20% regardless of the pair traded.
What is an acceptable drawdown for EUR/JPY trading?
Professional traders typically aim for maximum drawdowns under 20-30%. Trading EUR/JPY as a minor pair requires managing position sizes to stay within these limits.
How can I recover from drawdown on EUR/JPY trades?
Recovery from drawdown requires percentage gains larger than the loss. A 50% loss needs 100% gain to recover. Reduce position size on EUR/JPY during drawdown periods.