Historical Year Data · 2022
JPY/USD in 2022
JPY/USD opened 2022 at 115.27 and closed at 131.81, a +14.35% move for the year. The high of 149.82 was reached on October 20, and the low of 113.72 on January 21.
Open
115.27
2022-01
Close
131.81
250 data points
High
149.82
Oct 20
Low
113.72
Jan 21
Full Year Change
+14.35%
2021 Change
+11.61%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 115.27 | 115.22 | 116.12 | 113.72 | -0.04% |
| Feb | 114.77 | 115.11 | 115.91 | 114.36 | +0.30% |
| Mar | 114.87 | 121.44 | 123.25 | 114.65 | +5.72% |
| Apr | 122.6 | 129.84 | 130.94 | 122.6 | +5.91% |
| May | 130.18 | 128.53 | 130.41 | 126.56 | -1.27% |
| Jun | 130.09 | 135.69 | 136.5 | 129.83 | +4.30% |
| Jul | 135.09 | 133.25 | 138.94 | 133.25 | -1.36% |
| Aug | 131.8 | 138.69 | 138.74 | 131.8 | +5.23% |
| Sep | 139.93 | 144.71 | 144.71 | 139.93 | +3.42% |
| Oct | 144.5 | 148.63 | 149.82 | 144.32 | +2.86% |
| Nov | 148.11 | 139.31 | 148.18 | 138.28 | -5.94% |
| Dec | 135.55 | 131.81 | 137.92 | 131.08 | -2.76% |
Events During 2022
2022 Fed Rate Hiking Cycle
Stagflation
March–December 2022
The Fed raised rates 425bps in 2022, the fastest hiking cycle since the Volcker era. The 60/40 portfolio posted its worst year since 1937.
2022 UK Mini-Budget & Gilt Crisis
Stagflation
September 23 – October 14, 2022
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's September 23, 2022 mini-budget triggered a collapse in sterling and gilts. LDI pension strategies faced forced liquidation. The Bank of England intervened to prevent financial instability.
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