2022 PEN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

365.8875 KRW

YEARLY LOW

297.9108 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

336.7885 KRW

2022 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 365.8875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 297.9108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.9767 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.2354 to the December average rate of 338.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 365.8875 was up 17.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 312.0772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,829,438 KRW

2021 Average 1,476,508 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,489,554 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 339,883.69 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

364.4840

302.0310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 326.5830, compared to 346.9941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.5830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 346.9941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 20.9069 KRW (High: 353.3026 / Low: 332.3957). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7343 KRW (High: 334.0731 / Low: 327.3388).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.9069

April Spread (Stable) ±6.7343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.0669 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 358.4922) against the same month in 2021 (average: 285.5212), the exchange rate shifted by +72.9711 (+25.56%).

2022 Avg (September) 358.4922

2021 Avg (September) 285.5212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	315.1489	297.9108	307.2354
February	323.0770	310.0510	316.0053
March	335.1997	317.5680	326.5607
April	334.0731	327.3388	330.7834
May	342.7261	327.2223	337.5809
June	348.7393	333.6891	341.3322
July	341.9050	328.8927	335.3558
August	353.3026	332.3957	341.2368
September	365.8875	351.4417	358.4922
October	364.2011	354.6153	359.2796
November	360.0381	340.2045	349.3334
December	344.5139	331.5469	338.2666