YEARLY HIGH
4656.1481 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3922.6437 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4213.8680 KRW

2022 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 4656.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3922.6437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 733.5044 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3953.9012 to the December average rate of 4222.0649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4656.1481 was up 16.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 3979.8022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,280,740 KRW
2021 Average 18,972,889 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 19,613,219 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,667,521.85 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4671.5462
3888.6607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 4047.6835, compared to 4380.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 332.3690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4047.6835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4380.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 348.9971 KRW (High: 4598.9077 / Low: 4249.9105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.6315 KRW (High: 3980.5240 / Low: 3942.8926).

November Spread (Volatile) ±348.9971
February Spread (Stable) ±37.6315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 214.3446 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -214.3446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 4606.3058) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3919.4270), the exchange rate shifted by +686.8788 (+17.52%).

2022 Avg (October) 4606.3058
2021 Avg (October) 3919.4270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3993.6817 3922.6437 3953.9012
February 3980.5240 3942.8926 3960.0554
March 4083.6326 3968.5858 4019.7978
April 4145.7266 3991.7188 4049.3342
May 4206.1480 4044.6589 4134.1653
June 4246.2146 4055.5628 4168.8469
July 4283.2143 4210.8635 4248.9395
August 4383.1095 4233.3539 4301.7376
September 4646.9525 4397.6783 4509.3055
October 4656.1481 4544.0909 4606.3058
November 4598.9077 4249.9105 4391.9612
December 4298.6269 4118.1095 4222.0649