YEARLY HIGH
0.1500 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1227 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1383 DJF

2022 KRW to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1487 to the December average rate of 0.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1500 was down 8.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1648, 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 750,206 DJF
2021 Average 778,010 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 613,264 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,941.60 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1511
0.1221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to DJF 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 0.1446, compared to 0.1320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0113 DJF (High: 0.1362 / Low: 0.1249). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 DJF (High: 0.1493 / Low: 0.1475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1487) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1620), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-8.21%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1487
2021 Avg (January) 0.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1500 0.1469 0.1487
February 0.1493 0.1475 0.1485
March 0.1479 0.1433 0.1458
April 0.1465 0.1398 0.1443
May 0.1438 0.1380 0.1406
June 0.1435 0.1366 0.1394
July 0.1374 0.1347 0.1362
August 0.1374 0.1318 0.1349
September 0.1317 0.1232 0.1277
October 0.1265 0.1227 0.1245
November 0.1362 0.1249 0.1314
December 0.1410 0.1347 0.1375