YEARLY HIGH
729.3256 KRW
YEARLY LOW
669.6095 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
694.3428 KRW

2022 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 729.3256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 669.6095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.7161 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 692.1479 to the December average rate of 700.3431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 729.3256 was up 2.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 711.7485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,646,628 KRW
2021 Average 3,460,999 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,348,047 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,580.63 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

720.5285
677.7388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 689.3611, compared to 699.3244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 689.3611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 699.3244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 37.6691 KRW (High: 720.9047 / Low: 683.2357). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4614 KRW (High: 697.4185 / Low: 687.9571).

November Spread (Volatile) ±37.6691
January Spread (Stable) ±9.4614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.8607 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 716.9627) against the same month in 2021 (average: 701.4413), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5214 (+2.21%).

2022 Avg (October) 716.9627
2021 Avg (October) 701.4413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 697.4185 687.9571 692.1479
February 703.1130 686.5953 695.3216
March 697.8559 679.6394 687.8168
April 689.7384 677.4965 684.3087
May 694.6148 674.0174 685.3593
June 700.8008 678.5875 691.2124
July 694.2027 669.6095 681.3046
August 693.4945 677.7655 684.0583
September 725.6647 694.4856 707.1758
October 729.3256 705.7303 716.9627
November 720.9047 683.2357 706.1020
December 715.6434 685.7337 700.3431