YEARLY HIGH
1.5807 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.2280 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3951 KRW

2022 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 1.5807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.2280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3526 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4655 to the December average rate of 1.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5807 was up 7.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,903 KRW
2021 Average 7,159 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,140 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,763.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5808
1.2336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.4732, compared to 1.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.3092 KRW (High: 1.5373 / Low: 1.2280). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 KRW (High: 1.2874 / Low: 1.2624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3092
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.5518) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1368 (+9.67%).

2022 Avg (May) 1.5518
2021 Avg (May) 1.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4826 1.4520 1.4655
February 1.5017 1.4684 1.4863
March 1.5400 1.4744 1.5054
April 1.5620 1.4904 1.5174
May 1.5807 1.5194 1.5518
June 1.5373 1.2280 1.3126
July 1.2874 1.2624 1.2741
August 1.3205 1.2637 1.2894
September 1.4037 1.3214 1.3611
October 1.4135 1.3753 1.3943
November 1.3932 1.2727 1.3212
December 1.2896 1.2294 1.2625