YEARLY HIGH
35.6296 IRR
YEARLY LOW
29.2741 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8378 IRR

2022 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 35.6296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 29.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3554 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3367 to the December average rate of 32.2425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 35.6296 was down 8.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.8802, 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 178,147,947 IRR
2021 Average 184,231,029 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 146,370,727 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,777,219.90 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.9050
29.0860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR 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 34.3323, compared to 31.3434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 2.7904 IRR (High: 32.4944 / Low: 29.7040). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3983 IRR (High: 35.4506 / Low: 35.0523).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7904
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3983

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 1.6594 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 35.3367) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.2900), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9532 (-7.71%).

2022 Avg (January) 35.3367
2021 Avg (January) 38.2900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.6296 34.9435 35.3367
February 35.4506 35.0523 35.2749
March 35.0931 34.0553 34.6238
April 34.8646 33.2440 34.2401
May 34.2715 32.8078 33.4007
June 34.0798 32.4963 33.1178
July 32.7080 32.1019 32.4167
August 32.6160 31.3206 32.0404
September 31.1532 29.4050 30.3810
October 30.0288 29.2741 29.6543
November 32.4944 29.7040 31.3254
December 33.1969 31.4088 32.2425