YEARLY HIGH
11.0474 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.5203 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2684 KRW

2022 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 11.0474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.5203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5271 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0448 to the December average rate of 9.8101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.0474 was up 8.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,237 KRW
2021 Average 48,432 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 47,602 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,635.41 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.9793
9.7038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 10.1134, compared to 10.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.7599 KRW (High: 10.7970 / Low: 10.0371). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1369 KRW (High: 10.1246 / Low: 9.9877).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7599
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 10.8730) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.9702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9028 (+9.06%).

2022 Avg (September) 10.8730
2021 Avg (September) 9.9702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1246 9.9877 10.0448
February 10.0639 9.9163 9.9924
March 10.1537 9.9082 10.0165
April 10.4091 10.0035 10.1373
May 10.4180 9.9805 10.2537
June 10.3741 10.0023 10.2354
July 10.3462 10.1502 10.2732
August 10.6371 10.1947 10.3781
September 11.0474 10.6633 10.8730
October 11.0474 10.6915 10.8448
November 10.7970 10.0371 10.3615
December 10.0355 9.5203 9.8101