YEARLY HIGH
0.0633 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0537 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0582 KRW

2022 STD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the STD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0565 to the December average rate of 0.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0633 was up 10.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 317 KRW
2021 Average 276 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 268 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.05 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0630
0.0557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0568, compared to 0.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0053 KRW (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KRW (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0562).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0619) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+9.49%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0619
2021 Avg (September) 0.0566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0573 0.0557 0.0565
February 0.0570 0.0562 0.0567
March 0.0581 0.0563 0.0571
April 0.0587 0.0564 0.0572
May 0.0586 0.0537 0.0569
June 0.0592 0.0540 0.0563
July 0.0600 0.0552 0.0587
August 0.0603 0.0579 0.0591
September 0.0633 0.0606 0.0619
October 0.0633 0.0617 0.0624
November 0.0624 0.0572 0.0593
December 0.0578 0.0552 0.0567