YEARLY HIGH
0.1435 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1116 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1306 LRD

2018 KRW to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1190 to the December average rate of 0.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1435 was up 21.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1176, 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 717,494 LRD
2017 Average 463,091 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 557,811 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,683.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1426
0.1147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LRD 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 0.1226, compared to 0.1387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0103 LRD (High: 0.1219 / Low: 0.1116). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LRD (High: 0.1398 / Low: 0.1371).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+69.09%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1383
2017 Avg (July) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1206 0.1146 0.1190
February 0.1219 0.1116 0.1170
March 0.1241 0.1204 0.1223
April 0.1249 0.1209 0.1226
May 0.1284 0.1213 0.1244
June 0.1345 0.1276 0.1301
July 0.1435 0.1344 0.1383
August 0.1392 0.1343 0.1369
September 0.1425 0.1356 0.1382
October 0.1398 0.1371 0.1382
November 0.1414 0.1386 0.1400
December 0.1425 0.1391 0.1403