YEARLY HIGH
1.3970 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7094 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2825 LBP

2020 KRW to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 1.3970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.7094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6876 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2980 to the December average rate of 1.3845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3970 was up 2.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3606, 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 6,984,931 LBP
2019 Average 6,484,566 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,546,809 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438,121.28 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4001
1.2128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LBP 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 1.2532, compared to 1.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.5621 LBP (High: 1.2714 / Low: 0.7094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 LBP (High: 1.2810 / Low: 1.2680).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5621
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3845) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+7.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3845
2019 Avg (December) 1.2907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3283 1.2659 1.2980
February 1.2823 1.2413 1.2661
March 1.2804 0.7630 1.2284
April 1.2499 1.2241 1.2378
May 1.2406 1.2186 1.2306
June 1.3804 1.2370 1.2583
July 1.2714 0.7094 1.2439
August 1.2810 1.2680 1.2742
September 1.3054 1.2695 1.2861
October 1.3417 1.2965 1.3235
November 1.3733 1.3305 1.3587
December 1.3970 1.3682 1.3845