YEARLY HIGH
10.0835 LAK
YEARLY LOW
8.1043 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5088 LAK

2021 KRW to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 10.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 8.1043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9792 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4750 to the December average rate of 9.3580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.0835 was up 17.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.5665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,417,516 LAK
2020 Average 38,493,688 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 40,521,409 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,896,107.34 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.4685
8.1429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LAK 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 8.4033, compared to 8.6142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.8916 LAK (High: 10.0835 / Low: 9.1919). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1305 LAK (High: 8.3898 / Low: 8.2593).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8916
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 9.3580) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8704 (+10.25%).

2021 Avg (December) 9.3580
2020 Avg (December) 8.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6035 8.3343 8.4750
February 8.4736 8.3042 8.4026
March 8.4840 8.2052 8.2988
April 8.5034 8.3051 8.4111
May 8.5252 8.3011 8.4047
June 8.5213 8.3374 8.4278
July 8.3898 8.2593 8.3132
August 8.3735 8.1421 8.2560
September 8.3877 8.1043 8.2534
October 8.7648 8.3933 8.5553
November 9.1756 8.6855 8.9495
December 10.0835 9.1919 9.3580