YEARLY HIGH
0.2043 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1699 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1850 KRW

2022 PYG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.2043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1717 to the December average rate of 0.1790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2043 was up 13.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,022 KRW
2021 Average 845 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 849 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.15 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2032
0.1689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1783, compared to 0.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0151 KRW (High: 0.1966 / Low: 0.1815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KRW (High: 0.1740 / Low: 0.1699).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2003) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+17.82%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2003
2021 Avg (September) 0.1700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1747 0.1701 0.1717
February 0.1740 0.1699 0.1718
March 0.1785 0.1721 0.1752
April 0.1862 0.1754 0.1799
May 0.1878 0.1804 0.1850
June 0.1900 0.1811 0.1862
July 0.1926 0.1876 0.1903
August 0.1961 0.1884 0.1921
September 0.2043 0.1967 0.2003
October 0.2036 0.1949 0.1996
November 0.1966 0.1815 0.1885
December 0.1846 0.1716 0.1790