YEARLY HIGH
176.8209 KRW
YEARLY LOW
146.8790 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.6335 KRW

2022 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 176.8209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 146.8790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9419 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.1034 to the December average rate of 157.3465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 176.8209 was up 18.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 149.4460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884,105 KRW
2021 Average 713,519 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 734,395 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,709.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

177.5377
145.4276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 152.6472, compared to 164.6199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.6199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 14.3084 KRW (High: 173.1616 / Low: 158.8531). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0496 KRW (High: 149.4699 / Low: 147.4203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.3084
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0496

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 10.3352 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 174.8619) against the same month in 2021 (average: 146.8353), the exchange rate shifted by +28.0266 (+19.09%).

2022 Avg (October) 174.8619
2021 Avg (October) 146.8353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.9547 146.8790 148.1034
February 149.4699 147.4203 148.1066
March 154.3295 148.9047 151.7777
April 158.4781 151.5332 154.2560
May 158.8378 152.2338 156.3451
June 159.7202 152.9148 157.2941
July 161.9685 158.1075 160.1974
August 163.6839 157.3134 160.4701
September 176.7133 164.3686 170.3170
October 176.8209 172.4635 174.8619
November 173.1616 158.8531 164.5267
December 160.8055 152.4361 157.3465