2022 JPY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1387 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1137 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1248 ZAR

2022 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.1137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1350 to the December average rate of 0.1283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1387 was down 6.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1490, 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 69,326 ZAR

2021 Average 67,365 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 56,869 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,456.98 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1367

0.1163

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JPY to ZAR 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 0.1256, compared to 0.1240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0166 ZAR (High: 0.1346 / Low: 0.1181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 ZAR (High: 0.1250 / Low: 0.1211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1350) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-7.33%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1350

2021 Avg (January) 0.1457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1387	0.1326	0.1350
February	0.1348	0.1301	0.1322
March	0.1346	0.1181	0.1262
April	0.1246	0.1154	0.1190
May	0.1257	0.1198	0.1234
June	0.1209	0.1137	0.1180
July	0.1247	0.1203	0.1233
August	0.1264	0.1212	0.1234
September	0.1253	0.1199	0.1230
October	0.1250	0.1211	0.1233
November	0.1249	0.1209	0.1230
December	0.1313	0.1256	0.1283