YEARLY HIGH
0.6001 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4543 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5249 JPY

2022 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.6001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.4543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1458 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4589 to the December average rate of 0.5385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6001 was up 30.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,000 JPY
2021 Average 2,194 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,272 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 728.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6003
0.4461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4915, compared to 0.5583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0443 JPY (High: 0.5930 / Low: 0.5487). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 JPY (High: 0.4637 / Low: 0.4571).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.5874) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1353 (+29.91%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.5874
2021 Avg (October) 0.4522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4642 0.4543 0.4589
February 0.4637 0.4571 0.4605
March 0.4939 0.4588 0.4742
April 0.5226 0.4895 0.5047
May 0.5224 0.5064 0.5148
June 0.5459 0.5192 0.5358
July 0.5553 0.5325 0.5449
August 0.5568 0.5251 0.5413
September 0.5784 0.5598 0.5711
October 0.6001 0.5749 0.5874
November 0.5930 0.5487 0.5668
December 0.5503 0.5238 0.5385