2022 AFN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9001 KRW

YEARLY LOW

11.2612 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4011 KRW

2022 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 16.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 11.2612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6389 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4406 to the December average rate of 14.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.9001 was up 14.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.7066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,501 KRW

2021 Average 69,008 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 56,306 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,194.56 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.9204

10.9424

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AFN to KRW 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 13.4885, compared to 15.3136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.3671 KRW (High: 16.1684 / Low: 14.8014). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5350 KRW (High: 11.7962 / Low: 11.2612).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3671

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 16.4222) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.1222), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3000 (+25.15%).

2022 Avg (October) 16.4222

2021 Avg (October) 13.1222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7962	11.2612	11.4406
February	13.1298	12.0365	12.8495
March	14.3542	13.1363	13.7665
April	14.8820	13.6948	14.1345
May	14.7675	13.9001	14.3815
June	14.7598	13.9420	14.3584
July	15.0167	14.3379	14.7284
August	15.3302	14.3224	14.7887
September	16.3217	15.3114	15.7483
October	16.9001	16.0865	16.4222
November	16.1684	14.8014	15.3960
December	15.1744	14.3587	14.7981