2022 TOP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

595.6308 KRW

YEARLY LOW

520.1877 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

553.6584 KRW

2022 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 595.6308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 520.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.4431 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.5749 to the December average rate of 551.5273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 595.6308 was up 11.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 534.4231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,978,154 KRW

2021 Average 2,527,017 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,600,938 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377,215.69 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

592.5481

519.4865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 538.8666, compared to 568.4502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.5836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 538.8666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 568.4502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 39.7752 KRW (High: 589.3692 / Low: 549.5939). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7460 KRW (High: 559.9292 / Low: 550.1831).

November Spread (Volatile) ±39.7752

July Spread (Stable) ±9.7460

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 19.1944 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 586.4596) against the same month in 2021 (average: 524.6686), the exchange rate shifted by +61.7910 (+11.78%).

2022 Avg (October) 586.4596

2021 Avg (October) 524.6686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	532.0412	520.1877	525.5749
February	531.8225	521.9874	528.3895
March	546.8331	527.5450	539.3972
April	551.7440	539.2388	544.6729
May	552.6356	537.0928	545.5734
June	555.8913	538.0936	549.5916
July	559.9292	550.1831	555.6924
August	573.6576	554.1158	565.1048
September	593.4070	575.1909	584.6518
October	595.6308	580.0059	586.4596
November	589.3692	549.5939	567.2652
December	564.7060	537.0708	551.5273