YEARLY HIGH
0.2995 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2549 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2808 JPY

2022 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.2995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2642 to the December average rate of 0.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2995 was up 9.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,498 JPY
2021 Average 1,316 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,275 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2969
0.2612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2729, compared to 0.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0222 JPY (High: 0.2771 / Low: 0.2549). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 JPY (High: 0.2674 / Low: 0.2610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.2939) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+10.19%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.2939
2021 Avg (October) 0.2667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2674 0.2610 0.2642
February 0.2704 0.2620 0.2656
March 0.2771 0.2549 0.2652
April 0.2834 0.2736 0.2776
May 0.2807 0.2719 0.2765
June 0.2940 0.2808 0.2882
July 0.2933 0.2770 0.2885
August 0.2842 0.2737 0.2785
September 0.2974 0.2818 0.2878
October 0.2995 0.2868 0.2939
November 0.2976 0.2848 0.2932
December 0.2970 0.2832 0.2899