2022 JPY to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 10.6815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 9.3506.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3309 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4140 to the December average rate of 9.6024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.6815 was down 1.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.8489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
JPY to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.0444, compared to 9.6578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3866 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.8591 KRW (High: 10.6815 / Low: 9.8224). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1618 KRW (High: 10.4920 / Low: 10.3302).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5088 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 10.2973) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.3872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0899 (-0.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5036 | 10.3076 | 10.4140 |
| February | 10.4920 | 10.3302 | 10.3955 |
| March | 10.6815 | 9.8224 | 10.2973 |
| April | 9.9567 | 9.5856 | 9.7885 |
| May | 10.0372 | 9.6532 | 9.8366 |
| June | 9.7300 | 9.3506 | 9.5346 |
| July | 9.7840 | 9.4500 | 9.5797 |
| August | 9.9515 | 9.6359 | 9.7553 |
| September | 9.9498 | 9.5397 | 9.7501 |
| October | 9.9505 | 9.5266 | 9.7160 |
| November | 9.6676 | 9.3808 | 9.5436 |
| December | 9.7608 | 9.4841 | 9.6024 |