YEARLY HIGH
5.7741 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.7391 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1594 KRW

2022 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 5.7741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 4.7391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0350 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7790 to the December average rate of 5.1703, 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 5.7741 was up 20.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.8010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,870 KRW
2021 Average 22,869 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 23,695 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,175.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.7998
4.6863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 4.9263, compared to 5.3926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4718 KRW (High: 5.6905 / Low: 5.2187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 KRW (High: 4.8194 / Low: 4.7653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4718
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

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 0.2981 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 5.7070) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.7238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9831 (+20.81%).

2022 Avg (October) 5.7070
2021 Avg (October) 4.7238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8344 4.7391 4.7790
February 4.8194 4.7653 4.7871
March 4.9634 4.8083 4.8801
April 5.0846 4.8539 4.9398
May 5.1582 4.9438 5.0632
June 5.2030 4.9599 5.1089
July 5.2712 5.1736 5.2200
August 5.3968 5.1825 5.2803
September 5.7552 5.4194 5.5687
October 5.7741 5.6290 5.7070
November 5.6905 5.2187 5.4089
December 5.2724 5.0376 5.1703