YEARLY HIGH
26.1328 KRW
YEARLY LOW
20.3469 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3461 KRW

2022 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 26.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.3469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7859 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6501 to the December average rate of 20.8510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.1328 was up 12.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.2346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,664 KRW
2021 Average 111,117 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 101,735 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,929.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.8838
20.3935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 23.0097, compared to 23.6825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 3.2305 KRW (High: 24.3012 / Low: 21.0706). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3921 KRW (High: 22.7236 / Low: 22.3315).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2305
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0530 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 25.4263) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.8076), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6186 (+11.48%).

2022 Avg (September) 25.4263
2021 Avg (September) 22.8076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0002 22.3976 22.6501
February 22.7236 22.3315 22.5488
March 23.2865 22.3304 22.8173
April 23.6288 22.5781 22.9204
May 24.0830 22.8578 23.4846
June 24.0992 22.9428 23.6369
July 24.4028 23.9506 24.1724
August 24.7895 23.7665 24.3121
September 26.1328 24.5911 25.4263
October 25.9969 24.3288 25.1931
November 24.3012 21.0706 22.1401
December 21.3112 20.3469 20.8510