YEARLY HIGH
1.6874 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.4220 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5857 BIF

2022 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 1.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2655 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6742 to the December average rate of 1.5975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6874 was down 5.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,437,232 BIF
2021 Average 8,627,105 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,109,910 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327,321.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6992
1.4179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BIF 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 1.6436, compared to 1.5278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1327 BIF (High: 1.5805 / Low: 1.4478). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 BIF (High: 1.6868 / Low: 1.6611).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1327
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.6742) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0960 (-5.42%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.6742
2021 Avg (January) 1.7702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6874 1.6405 1.6742
February 1.6868 1.6611 1.6757
March 1.6824 1.6288 1.6578
April 1.6852 1.5964 1.6449
May 1.6609 1.5800 1.6055
June 1.6473 1.5766 1.6037
July 1.5890 1.5580 1.5739
August 1.5889 1.5217 1.5561
September 1.5167 1.4220 1.4748
October 1.4632 1.4220 1.4413
November 1.5805 1.4478 1.5228
December 1.6407 1.5643 1.5975