YEARLY HIGH
384.5171 KRW
YEARLY LOW
315.9548 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
343.8642 KRW

2022 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 384.5171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 315.9548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.5623 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 318.6939 to the December average rate of 344.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 384.5171 was up 20.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 320.1760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,922,586 KRW
2021 Average 1,526,231 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,579,774 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,811.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

386.1342
312.5629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 328.6096, compared to 359.1189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.5093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.6096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.1189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 31.3808 KRW (High: 378.8767 / Low: 347.4958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6265 KRW (High: 321.4786 / Low: 317.8521).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.3808
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6265

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 19.8778 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 380.0032) against the same month in 2021 (average: 315.1796), the exchange rate shifted by +64.8236 (+20.57%).

2022 Avg (October) 380.0032
2021 Avg (October) 315.1796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 322.4433 315.9548 318.6939
February 321.4786 317.8521 319.2988
March 331.0965 320.7359 325.5043
April 339.2368 323.8209 329.5914
May 344.1388 329.8597 337.7820
June 347.0241 330.9375 340.7871
July 351.3951 344.8822 347.8859
August 359.5592 344.9785 351.7605
September 383.3846 360.9209 370.7491
October 384.5171 374.7869 380.0032
November 378.8767 347.4958 360.1255
December 351.1437 335.3147 344.1891