YEARLY HIGH
8.7647 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.2168 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0309 JPY

2022 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 8.7647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5479 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4184 to the December average rate of 7.8054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7647 was up 8.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.1012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,823 JPY
2021 Average 37,202 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 36,084 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,739.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.6035
7.3107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 7.9867, compared to 8.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.0078 JPY (High: 8.4525 / Low: 7.4447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2502 JPY (High: 7.6710 / Low: 7.4208).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0078
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 8.4958) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.9572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5386 (+6.77%).

2022 Avg (June) 8.4958
2021 Avg (June) 7.9572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5677 7.2168 7.4184
February 7.6710 7.4208 7.5685
March 8.4525 7.4447 7.9134
April 8.7137 8.0831 8.4309
May 8.2656 7.9429 8.0931
June 8.7647 8.2830 8.4958
July 8.4094 7.9944 8.1571
August 8.2419 7.9488 8.1106
September 8.4904 7.9702 8.1598
October 8.2519 7.9950 8.1191
November 8.2278 7.9720 8.0986
December 7.9844 7.5282 7.8054