YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0523 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0600 HKD

2022 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0678 to the December average rate of 0.0578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0685 was down 9.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0755, 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 34,242 HKD
2021 Average 35,408 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,132 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,110.30 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0693
0.0520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 HKD (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0672).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-9.18%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0678
2021 Avg (January) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0685 0.0671 0.0678
February 0.0682 0.0672 0.0677
March 0.0681 0.0633 0.0660
April 0.0639 0.0600 0.0621
May 0.0619 0.0600 0.0609
June 0.0604 0.0574 0.0585
July 0.0589 0.0565 0.0576
August 0.0597 0.0563 0.0579
September 0.0560 0.0542 0.0549
October 0.0546 0.0523 0.0534
November 0.0568 0.0529 0.0552
December 0.0596 0.0565 0.0578