YEARLY HIGH
7.8435 GNF
YEARLY LOW
5.9870 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8487 GNF

2022 KRW to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.8435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 5.9870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8565 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6059 to the December average rate of 6.7209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.8435 was down 16.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.4254, 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 39,217,583 GNF
2021 Average 43,028,525 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 29,935,039 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,282,543.92 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.7585
5.9269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to GNF 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 7.2514, compared to 6.4459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.5870 GNF (High: 6.6532 / Low: 6.0662). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 GNF (High: 7.6054 / Low: 7.4503).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5870
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

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 0.3437 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.6059) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.2801), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6742 (-18.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.6059
2021 Avg (January) 9.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8435 7.4516 7.6059
February 7.6054 7.4503 7.5252
March 7.4576 7.1898 7.3261
April 7.3376 6.9501 7.1980
May 7.1442 6.8337 6.9689
June 7.1289 6.6678 6.8843
July 6.7611 6.5648 6.6475
August 6.7569 6.4093 6.5788
September 6.4220 6.0680 6.2351
October 6.1705 5.9870 6.0796
November 6.6532 6.0662 6.4137
December 6.9498 6.5733 6.7209