YEARLY HIGH
5.8861 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.8942 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4207 PYG

2022 KRW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.8861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 4.8942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9919 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8235 to the December average rate of 5.5880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.8861 was down 8.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.4022, 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 29,430,310 PYG
2021 Average 29,612,783 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 24,470,978 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,959,331.39 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.9066
4.9100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to PYG 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 5.6149, compared to 5.2265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4238 PYG (High: 5.5103 / Low: 5.0865). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1397 PYG (High: 5.3313 / Low: 5.1916).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4238
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 5.8203) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.0597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2394 (-3.95%).

2022 Avg (February) 5.8203
2021 Avg (February) 6.0597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8782 5.7227 5.8235
February 5.8861 5.7463 5.8203
March 5.8103 5.6025 5.7074
April 5.6999 5.3710 5.5614
May 5.5438 5.3259 5.4065
June 5.5216 5.2639 5.3701
July 5.3313 5.1916 5.2543
August 5.3084 5.0984 5.2059
September 5.0842 4.8942 4.9931
October 5.1319 4.9107 5.0113
November 5.5103 5.0865 5.3066
December 5.8288 5.4160 5.5880