YEARLY HIGH
17.6789 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.7204 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6348 BIF

2022 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 17.6789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 13.7204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9584 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4344 to the December average rate of 15.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.6789 was down 6.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.9315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,839,437 BIF
2021 Average 8,993,085 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,860,215 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,979,222.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.7774
13.6608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 16.5176, compared to 14.7520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.2448 BIF (High: 16.7787 / Low: 15.5339). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3245 BIF (High: 17.5414 / Low: 17.2169).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2448
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 17.4344) against the same month in 2021 (average: 18.7565), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3221 (-7.05%).

2022 Avg (January) 17.4344
2021 Avg (January) 18.7565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6789 17.1875 17.4344
February 17.5414 17.2169 17.4201
March 17.4986 16.4719 17.0677
April 16.7787 15.5339 16.1015
May 16.1119 15.4930 15.7914
June 15.7458 14.9978 15.2903
July 15.4039 14.8137 15.0773
August 15.6202 14.7517 15.1806
September 14.6843 14.1485 14.3776
October 14.3551 13.7204 14.0039
November 15.0312 13.9121 14.5325
December 15.7266 15.0110 15.3402