2022 GBP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 171.3922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 151.2939.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0983 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.6744 to the December average rate of 164.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 171.3922 was up 8.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 158.1090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GBP to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 159.4671, compared to 164.1109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6439 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 11.7543 JPY (High: 166.6711 / Low: 154.9168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6772 JPY (High: 163.2010 / Low: 160.5238).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0494 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 166.0820) against the same month in 2021 (average: 154.8717), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2104 (+7.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 157.4062 | 153.7839 | 155.6744 |
| February | 157.2405 | 154.4546 | 155.9537 |
| March | 161.9264 | 151.2939 | 156.2203 |
| April | 168.3137 | 160.1234 | 163.4273 |
| May | 163.4027 | 156.9537 | 160.3779 |
| June | 168.6288 | 162.4488 | 165.1488 |
| July | 165.8724 | 161.9842 | 163.7837 |
| August | 163.2010 | 160.5238 | 162.0134 |
| September | 166.6711 | 154.9168 | 161.9529 |
| October | 171.3922 | 159.9594 | 166.0820 |
| November | 169.9387 | 164.1531 | 166.7506 |
| December | 168.7240 | 158.6230 | 164.0831 |