YEARLY HIGH
108.7557 KRW
YEARLY LOW
98.3372 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.4104 KRW

2022 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 108.7557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 98.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4185 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.0303 to the December average rate of 100.4239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 108.7557 was up 1.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 107.3303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 543,778 KRW
2021 Average 516,417 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 491,686 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,092.54 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

107.3995
99.7898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 104.6123, compared to 104.2085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.6123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.2085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 7.4292 KRW (High: 106.5579 / Low: 99.1287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6452 KRW (High: 104.6557 / Low: 103.0105).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.4292
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.2298 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 106.6212) against the same month in 2021 (average: 105.9289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6924 (+0.65%).

2022 Avg (September) 106.6212
2021 Avg (September) 105.9289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.4076 101.0937 103.0303
February 104.6557 103.0105 103.8309
March 107.0151 102.3612 105.4230
April 107.1784 104.1405 105.6880
May 105.3775 103.4052 104.4465
June 107.3527 103.3662 105.2549
July 105.5378 102.3374 103.4428
August 106.0015 103.1438 104.4622
September 108.7557 105.1590 106.6212
October 108.0319 105.5152 106.7653
November 106.5579 99.1287 103.5355
December 102.4838 98.3372 100.4239