YEARLY HIGH
801.8652 KRW
YEARLY LOW
658.8625 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
717.3093 KRW

2022 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 801.8652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 658.8625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.0027 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 664.6430 to the December average rate of 718.5147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 801.8652 was up 20.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 666.7749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,009,326 KRW
2021 Average 3,180,026 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,294,312 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715,013.45 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

805.8139
651.8093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 684.9702, compared to 749.6484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.6782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 684.9702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 749.6484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 66.3788 KRW (High: 791.1389 / Low: 724.7601). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5272 KRW (High: 669.9375 / Low: 662.4103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±66.3788
February Spread (Stable) ±7.5272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 41.5894 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.5894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 792.9802) against the same month in 2021 (average: 656.6439), the exchange rate shifted by +136.3363 (+20.76%).

2022 Avg (October) 792.9802
2021 Avg (October) 656.6439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 671.9300 658.8625 664.6430
February 669.9375 662.4103 665.4359
March 689.9587 668.3934 678.3710
April 706.8948 674.6459 686.7168
May 717.1389 687.1315 704.2645
June 724.3700 689.5583 710.3899
July 735.4621 720.0278 727.6449
August 748.0199 719.5058 733.6180
September 800.1278 751.3573 773.7417
October 801.8652 782.5833 792.9802
November 791.1389 724.7601 751.3908
December 732.3596 699.3955 718.5147