YEARLY HIGH
202.3932 KRW
YEARLY LOW
181.0227 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.8473 KRW

2022 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 202.3932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 181.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3705 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.1831 to the December average rate of 185.5740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 202.3932 was up 7.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 187.8489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,059,830 KRW
2021 Average 4,437,093 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,525,568 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534,261.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

200.1898
184.2453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 190.3165, compared to 193.3781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.3165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.3781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 10.8822 KRW (High: 195.4227 / Low: 184.5404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9004 KRW (High: 190.5782 / Low: 187.6778).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.8822
February Spread (Stable) ±2.9004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 9.7787 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 198.8611) against the same month in 2021 (average: 181.6438), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2173 (+9.48%).

2022 Avg (September) 198.8611
2021 Avg (September) 181.6438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.1828 186.5116 188.1831
February 190.5782 187.6778 188.8838
March 195.3109 190.0325 192.4605
April 194.0296 190.5975 192.2811
May 191.7775 185.7265 189.1476
June 194.3134 186.3587 190.9430
July 195.6364 192.0842 194.0138
August 196.1921 192.5306 194.3033
September 202.3932 196.3515 198.8611
October 202.3932 195.2197 198.6476
November 195.4227 184.5404 188.8689
December 189.0239 181.0227 185.5740