YEARLY HIGH
0.4915 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3923 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4473 SOS

2022 KRW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.4915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.3923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4864 to the December average rate of 0.4397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4915 was down 8.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5355, 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 2,457,446 SOS
2021 Average 2,539,590 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,961,416 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496,029.86 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4952
0.3891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SOS 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 0.4716, compared to 0.4230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0381 SOS (High: 0.4354 / Low: 0.3973). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SOS (High: 0.4892 / Low: 0.4794).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4864) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0419 (-7.94%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4864
2021 Avg (January) 0.5283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4915 0.4800 0.4864
February 0.4892 0.4794 0.4854
March 0.4829 0.4678 0.4764
April 0.4788 0.4544 0.4690
May 0.4674 0.4493 0.4581
June 0.4676 0.4441 0.4542
July 0.4489 0.4321 0.4409
August 0.4460 0.4209 0.4322
September 0.4193 0.3947 0.4077
October 0.4035 0.3923 0.3979
November 0.4354 0.3973 0.4198
December 0.4513 0.4310 0.4397