2022 USD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.1740 JPY

YEARLY LOW

113.6950 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

131.3654 JPY

2022 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 150.1740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 113.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4790 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.8464 to the December average rate of 134.7826, 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 150.1740 was up 30.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 115.4113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 750,870 JPY

2021 Average 549,185 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 568,475 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,394.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

150.2255

111.6301

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USD 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 122.9971, compared to 139.7336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.9971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.7336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 11.0330 JPY (High: 148.3950 / Low: 137.3620). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6712 JPY (High: 116.0532 / Low: 114.3820).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.0330

February Spread (Stable) ±1.6712

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 7.0428 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 147.0093) against the same month in 2021 (average: 113.1595), the exchange rate shifted by +33.8497 (+29.91%).

2022 Avg (October) 147.0093

2021 Avg (October) 113.1595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	116.1760	113.6950	114.8464
February	116.0532	114.3820	115.2411
March	123.6060	114.8150	118.6676
April	130.7892	122.5070	126.3124
May	130.7397	126.7383	128.8189
June	136.6223	129.9400	134.0964
July	138.9850	133.2050	136.3750
August	139.3335	131.4120	135.4616
September	144.7500	140.0825	142.9478
October	150.1740	143.8562	147.0093
November	148.3950	137.3620	141.8254
December	137.7520	131.1150	134.7826