YEARLY HIGH
210.1499 KRW
YEARLY LOW
172.0585 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.3160 KRW

2022 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 210.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 172.0585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0915 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.5989 to the December average rate of 187.2097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 210.1499 was up 20.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 174.2760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,050,750 KRW
2021 Average 829,267 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 860,292 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,457.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

209.9514
170.2941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 179.1101, compared to 195.5220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.4119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.1101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.5220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 17.7492 KRW (High: 206.4554 / Low: 188.7062). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2490 KRW (High: 175.5589 / Low: 173.3099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.7492
February Spread (Stable) ±2.2490

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 10.6030 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 206.6466) against the same month in 2021 (average: 171.2273), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4193 (+20.69%).

2022 Avg (October) 206.6466
2021 Avg (October) 171.2273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.9519 172.0585 173.5989
February 175.5589 173.3099 174.0775
March 181.0099 174.8146 177.5427
April 185.2279 176.7204 179.4997
May 187.8133 179.5079 184.2859
June 189.4919 180.2309 185.6558
July 192.1977 188.0000 190.0131
August 195.6677 188.2785 191.4083
September 208.3352 196.1889 201.8107
October 210.1499 203.6520 206.6466
November 206.4554 188.7062 196.0436
December 191.0200 182.4485 187.2097