YEARLY HIGH
209.6391 JPY
YEARLY LOW
159.4200 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.0261 JPY

2022 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 209.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 159.4200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.2191 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.1321 to the December average rate of 178.9746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 209.6391 was up 29.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 162.2049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,048,196 JPY
2021 Average 782,288 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 797,100 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,095.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

205.1969
157.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 170.5976, compared to 189.4547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.8571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.5976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.4547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 27.2015 JPY (High: 207.7815 / Low: 180.5800). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9512 JPY (High: 162.9135 / Low: 159.9623).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.2015
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9512

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 12.1413 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 201.1910) against the same month in 2021 (average: 159.8517), the exchange rate shifted by +41.3393 (+25.86%).

2022 Avg (October) 201.1910
2021 Avg (October) 159.8517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.9898 159.4200 161.1321
February 162.9135 159.9623 161.6743
March 171.6102 160.0202 165.3884
April 179.6895 170.5815 174.8389
May 179.6817 174.0777 176.7925
June 186.6927 178.3859 183.7594
July 188.5649 180.9494 185.5303
August 188.5515 179.0784 184.0268
September 203.3084 182.9290 195.8893
October 209.6391 184.2093 201.1910
November 207.7815 180.5800 191.1160
December 183.6590 174.4600 178.9746