Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates coverage that FX Replay skips.
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs FX Replay comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
FX Replay includes Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy highlights: BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly..
FX Replay is known for: Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..
Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy
boj.or.jp
Japan’s central bank portal for monetary policy releases and official statistics. The BOJ-STAT database provides searchable time series, and bulk 'Flat File' downloads make it easy to access major datasets. Release calendars include exact posting times, with many key updates appearing around 08:50 JST.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
- Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
- Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
- Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
- Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.
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FX Replay
fxreplay.com
Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
- MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy
Distinct strengths include:
- BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
- Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
- Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
- Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
FX Replay
Distinct strengths include:
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy | FX Replay |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates | Shared: Calendar Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FX Replay both support?
Both platforms cover Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FX Replay require subscriptions?
Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FX Replay keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FX Replay?
Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and FX Replay prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy differentiates itself with BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly., whereas FX Replay stands out for Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..
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