YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0312 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0336 MYR

2022 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0365 to the December average rate of 0.0327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0368 was down 6.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0392, 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 18,411 MYR
2021 Average 18,874 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,590 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,820.64 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0369
0.0313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MYR 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 MYR (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0360).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-6.26%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0365
2021 Avg (January) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0368 0.0360 0.0365
February 0.0366 0.0360 0.0363
March 0.0365 0.0341 0.0354
April 0.0344 0.0329 0.0338
May 0.0347 0.0334 0.0340
June 0.0338 0.0322 0.0328
July 0.0334 0.0320 0.0326
August 0.0339 0.0321 0.0330
September 0.0321 0.0312 0.0317
October 0.0323 0.0315 0.0319
November 0.0333 0.0320 0.0325
December 0.0336 0.0320 0.0327