YEARLY HIGH
0.1669 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1263 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1460 JPY

2022 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.1669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1276 to the December average rate of 0.1498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1669 was up 30.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 834 JPY
2021 Average 610 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 632 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1669
0.1240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1367, compared to 0.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0123 JPY (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1526). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 JPY (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1271).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1633) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+29.91%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1633
2021 Avg (October) 0.1257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1291 0.1263 0.1276
February 0.1289 0.1271 0.1280
March 0.1373 0.1276 0.1319
April 0.1453 0.1361 0.1403
May 0.1453 0.1408 0.1431
June 0.1518 0.1444 0.1490
July 0.1544 0.1480 0.1515
August 0.1548 0.1460 0.1505
September 0.1608 0.1556 0.1588
October 0.1669 0.1598 0.1633
November 0.1649 0.1526 0.1576
December 0.1531 0.1457 0.1498