YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 GBP

2022 JPY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0066 was down 7.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0071, 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 3,305 GBP
2021 Average 3,312 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,917 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.54 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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JPY to GBP 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0064) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.43%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0064
2021 Avg (March) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
February 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
March 0.0066 0.0062 0.0064
April 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
May 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
June 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
July 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
August 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
September 0.0065 0.0060 0.0062
October 0.0063 0.0058 0.0060
November 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061