YEARLY HIGH
1.0409 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8586 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9705 JPY

2022 ISK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.8586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1823 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8904 to the December average rate of 0.9472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0409 was up 13.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,204 JPY
2021 Average 4,326 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,293 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911.49 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0364
0.8771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.9511, compared to 0.9898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1059 JPY (High: 0.9644 / Low: 0.8586). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 JPY (High: 0.9014 / Low: 0.8830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0215) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1449 (+16.53%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0215
2021 Avg (October) 0.8766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9014 0.8830 0.8904
February 0.9340 0.9007 0.9215
March 0.9644 0.8586 0.9110
April 1.0014 0.9518 0.9770
May 1.0141 0.9555 0.9838
June 1.0374 1.0093 1.0231
July 1.0163 0.9818 0.9998
August 0.9870 0.9643 0.9770
September 1.0356 0.9806 1.0089
October 1.0409 1.0016 1.0215
November 1.0182 0.9569 0.9844
December 0.9725 0.9214 0.9472