During Wednesday, November 13, the Japanese Yen appreciated 27 pips or 0.24% against the US Dollar.
Most likely, the advance was caused by the increasing demand for the Japanese national currency as the safe-have asset.
The Hong Kong business district has been paralyzed for three days due to anti-government protests. Finance companies suggested employees to stay at their homes for safety reasons. This is one of the largest disturbances the Asian finance hub is dealing with.