YEARLY HIGH
186.5980 STD
YEARLY LOW
153.6947 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.4807 STD

2022 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 186.5980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 153.6947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9033 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.1609 to the December average rate of 169.3773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 186.5980 was down 6.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 198.8040, 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 93,299,000 STD
2021 Average 94,387,889 STD
Yearly Trough Low 76,847,325 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,451,674.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

186.9981
152.9517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 176.9597, compared to 162.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.9580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.9597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 16.0735 STD (High: 176.9586 / Low: 160.8851). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6928 STD (High: 185.8109 / Low: 182.1181).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.0735
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6928

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 9.2081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 184.1609) against the same month in 2021 (average: 197.0960), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9351 (-6.56%).

2022 Avg (January) 184.1609
2021 Avg (January) 197.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.5980 182.1972 184.1609
February 185.8109 182.1181 183.4951
March 186.2317 173.4806 180.4650
April 175.0369 165.8027 171.2569
May 180.7217 168.5536 172.9458
June 176.9586 160.8851 169.4345
July 173.8942 158.1501 163.3724
August 168.8110 160.7086 164.9894
September 159.8493 155.0053 157.4210
October 158.1460 153.6947 155.7889
November 166.1594 153.8057 161.0613
December 174.0761 165.6890 169.3773