YEARLY HIGH
1.8168 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.1623 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5676 JPY

2022 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.8168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6545 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3545 to the December average rate of 1.5830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8168 was up 33.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,084 JPY
2021 Average 6,492 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 5,812 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,272.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8545
1.1499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JPY 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 1.4393, compared to 1.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.2429 JPY (High: 1.5539 / Low: 1.3110). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 JPY (High: 1.3700 / Low: 1.3409).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2429
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.7958) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4613 (+34.57%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.7958
2021 Avg (October) 1.3344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3700 1.3409 1.3545
February 1.3687 1.2144 1.3486
March 1.3077 1.1623 1.2086
April 1.5539 1.3110 1.4563
May 1.6041 1.5477 1.5825
June 1.7185 1.5964 1.6852
July 1.7393 1.6351 1.6911
August 1.7266 1.5818 1.6552
September 1.8044 1.7350 1.7619
October 1.8168 1.7672 1.7958
November 1.7774 1.6266 1.6886
December 1.6216 1.5303 1.5830