YEARLY HIGH
19.1335 JPY
YEARLY LOW
14.6017 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7737 JPY

2022 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 19.1335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 14.6017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5317 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7393 to the December average rate of 17.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.1335 was up 29.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.7992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 478,337 JPY
2021 Average 353,261 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 365,044 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,293.71 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.1268
14.3405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 15.7149, compared to 17.8325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.3040 JPY (High: 18.9035 / Low: 17.5995). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2125 JPY (High: 14.8848 / Low: 14.6723).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3040
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8094 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 18.7279) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.5453), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1826 (+28.76%).

2022 Avg (October) 18.7279
2021 Avg (October) 14.5453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9063 14.6017 14.7393
February 14.8848 14.6723 14.7757
March 15.7883 14.6928 15.1679
April 16.6679 15.6384 16.1080
May 16.6552 16.1468 16.4120
June 17.4126 16.5638 17.0862
July 17.7056 16.9689 17.3750
August 17.7531 16.7405 17.2649
September 18.4401 17.8489 18.2115
October 19.1335 18.3263 18.7279
November 18.9035 17.5995 18.1126
December 17.7147 16.7809 17.3032