YEARLY HIGH
0.5751 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.4721 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5139 KRW

2022 SYP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SYP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.5751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.4721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4761 to the December average rate of 0.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5751 was down 74.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,876 KRW
2021 Average 5,693 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,361 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.94 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5777
0.4668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.4907, compared to 0.5371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0468 KRW (High: 0.5668 / Low: 0.5199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 KRW (High: 0.4801 / Low: 0.4747).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.5684) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3718 (-39.54%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.5684
2021 Avg (October) 0.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4816 0.4721 0.4761
February 0.4801 0.4747 0.4769
March 0.4945 0.4790 0.4862
April 0.5064 0.4836 0.4921
May 0.5138 0.4924 0.5043
June 0.5182 0.4940 0.5089
July 0.5251 0.5153 0.5199
August 0.5375 0.5162 0.5259
September 0.5732 0.5398 0.5547
October 0.5751 0.5607 0.5684
November 0.5668 0.5199 0.5387
December 0.5254 0.5017 0.5151