YEARLY HIGH
171.3922 JPY
YEARLY LOW
151.2939 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.7890 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 856,961 JPY
2021 Average 755,345 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 756,470 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,491.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

167.8582
154.5667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.4671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.1109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.7543
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (October) 166.0820
2021 Avg (October) 154.8717

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