YEARLY HIGH
1.1647 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.9608 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0327 ISK

2022 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.1647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.9608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2040 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1231 to the December average rate of 1.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1647 was down 6.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2504, 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 582,374 ISK
2021 Average 578,444 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 480,376 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,998.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1377
0.9629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.0542, compared to 1.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1279 ISK (High: 1.1647 / Low: 1.0369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 ISK (High: 1.1325 / Low: 1.1093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1279
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.0990) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0711 (-6.07%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.0990
2021 Avg (March) 1.1701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1325 1.1093 1.1231
February 1.1103 1.0707 1.0853
March 1.1647 1.0369 1.0990
April 1.0506 0.9986 1.0238
May 1.0466 0.9861 1.0167
June 0.9908 0.9639 0.9774
July 1.0186 0.9839 1.0003
August 1.0370 1.0132 1.0236
September 1.0198 0.9656 0.9914
October 0.9984 0.9608 0.9791
November 1.0451 0.9821 1.0161
December 1.0853 1.0283 1.0561