YEARLY HIGH
10.1086 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.8467 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5478 KRW

2022 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 10.1086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 8.8467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2619 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2724 to the December average rate of 9.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.1086 was up 8.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.3123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,543 KRW
2021 Average 45,088 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 44,234 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,309.25 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.0062
9.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 9.5360, compared to 9.5595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.6963 KRW (High: 9.7543 / Low: 9.0580). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2050 KRW (High: 10.0226 / Low: 9.8177).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6963
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.5283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 9.8364) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.1536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6828 (+7.46%).

2022 Avg (September) 9.8364
2021 Avg (September) 9.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4442 9.1369 9.2724
February 9.6527 9.4399 9.5791
March 9.5146 9.1706 9.3722
April 9.7007 9.4148 9.5620
May 9.8019 9.5430 9.6756
June 9.8736 9.6643 9.7549
July 9.7280 9.4352 9.5772
August 9.6756 9.4466 9.5308
September 10.1086 9.5386 9.8364
October 10.0226 9.8177 9.9233
November 9.7543 9.0580 9.3950
December 9.3107 8.8467 9.0946