YEARLY HIGH
1651.4393 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1519.7981 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1592.4986 KRW

2022 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1651.4393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1519.7981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.6412 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1621.1238 to the December average rate of 1575.5004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1651.4393 was up 1.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 1629.2642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,257,197 KRW
2021 Average 7,872,994 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,598,991 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 658,205.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1626.4261
1563.7172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1600.2555, compared to 1584.7417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1600.2555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1584.7417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 91.4497 KRW (High: 1611.2479 / Low: 1519.7981). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.1874 KRW (High: 1631.7470 / Low: 1607.5596).

December Spread (Volatile) ±91.4497
January Spread (Stable) ±24.1874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.0854 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1613.3616) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1617.7476), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3860 (-0.27%).

2022 Avg (October) 1613.3616
2021 Avg (October) 1617.7476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1631.7470 1607.5596 1621.1238
February 1632.6489 1602.0870 1621.2003
March 1619.7833 1583.6065 1607.7046
April 1618.3605 1586.0524 1599.5193
May 1594.2839 1564.5142 1577.4339
June 1593.9911 1549.1553 1574.5509
July 1588.6925 1548.4153 1568.9430
August 1602.8980 1557.0078 1580.4662
September 1608.6533 1530.1744 1578.7339
October 1651.4393 1568.9710 1613.3616
November 1627.9553 1550.2711 1591.4454
December 1611.2479 1519.7981 1575.5004