YEARLY HIGH
1.5644 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.1840 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3641 DJF

2022 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.5644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 1.1840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3804 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5487 to the December average rate of 1.3200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5644 was down 9.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7354, 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 782,175 DJF
2021 Average 811,016 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 591,976 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,199.28 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5826
1.1758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DJF 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 1.4533, compared to 1.2749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1181 DJF (High: 1.5580 / Low: 1.4399). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 DJF (High: 1.5559 / Low: 1.5294).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1181
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

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 0.0888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.5487) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1680 (-9.79%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.5487
2021 Avg (January) 1.7167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5644 1.5316 1.5487
February 1.5559 1.5294 1.5439
March 1.5580 1.4399 1.5018
April 1.4559 1.3601 1.4129
May 1.4055 1.3631 1.3828
June 1.3704 1.3022 1.3296
July 1.3385 1.2810 1.3047
August 1.3552 1.2773 1.3162
September 1.2802 1.2263 1.2453
October 1.2378 1.1840 1.2097
November 1.2956 1.1982 1.2536
December 1.3538 1.2905 1.3200