YEARLY HIGH
7.9159 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.9930 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8964 KPW

2022 JPY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 7.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 5.9930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9229 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8369 to the December average rate of 6.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.9159 was down 9.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.7645, 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 3,957,957 KPW
2021 Average 4,100,063 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,996,524 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 961,432.90 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.0083
5.9515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KPW 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 7.3438, compared to 6.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5575 KPW (High: 7.8387 / Low: 7.2812). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1133 KPW (High: 7.8684 / Low: 7.7551).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5575
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1133

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 0.4607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.8369) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.6715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8346 (-9.62%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.8369
2021 Avg (January) 8.6715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9159 7.7469 7.8369
February 7.8684 7.7551 7.8098
March 7.8387 7.2812 7.5885
April 7.3465 6.8813 7.1278
May 7.1012 6.8839 6.9872
June 6.9263 6.5875 6.7129
July 6.7565 6.4755 6.6003
August 6.8487 6.4593 6.6455
September 6.4248 6.2176 6.2966
October 6.2562 5.9930 6.1229
November 6.5520 6.0649 6.3496
December 6.8642 6.5335 6.6789