The foreign exchange (FX) trading activity at Click 365 jumped significantly in May 2022, compared to the same period last year. According to the latest numbers published by the platform, the volume related to the FX daily futures contracts reached 3,011,867, which is 58.5% higher compared to May 2021. However, the recent figure was down by 7.5% compared to the previous month.
“The total trading volume of FX Daily Futures contracts (Click 365) was 3,011,867 ( -7.5% MoM / +58.5% YoY), and its average daily trading volume was 136,905,” TFX highlighted in a recent press release. During the reported period, volumes related to the USD/JPY saw the biggest YoY jump of 144%. However, similar to the overall FX volume, the number decreased compared to April 2022.
The equity index daily futures contracts witnessed a substantial jump in volume, both on the MoM and YoY basis. “The total trading volume of Equity Index Daily Futures contracts (Click Kabu 365) was 6,967,482 ( +66.1% MoM / +82.9% YoY ), and its average daily trading volume was 316,729,” the platform noted.
Volumes in 2022
Compared to the previous year, trading volumes across the platform increased in 2022. However, on a monthly basis, the numbers took a hit in April and May.
“The trading volume of Three-month Euroyen futures was 69 ( +15.0% MoM / -98.3% YoY ), and its average daily volume was 4. The total trading volume of FX Clearing was 12,845,168, and its average daily volume was 583,871. Its open position amount at end of the month was 376,672 thousand US dollars,” TFX added.
Overall, the trading volume across all TFX products increased marginally on a monthly basis (0.6%). However, compared to the previous year, the volume climbed by almost 217%. “Combined trading volume for all TFX products was 22,824,586(+0.6%MoM /+217.6%YoY), and its average daily trading volume was 1,037,509,” the exchange highlighted.
