YEARLY HIGH
0.1831 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1400 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1596 LRD

2019 KRW to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.1831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1420 to the December average rate of 0.1609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1831 was up 27.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1435, 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 915,562 LRD
2018 Average 653,508 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 700,009 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,553.36 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1822
0.1383
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 0.1485, compared to 0.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0198 LRD (High: 0.1831 / Low: 0.1633). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LRD (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1425).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.1720) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+22.90%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.1720
2018 Avg (November) 0.1400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1449 0.1400 0.1420
February 0.1447 0.1427 0.1434
March 0.1441 0.1425 0.1431
April 0.1470 0.1433 0.1452
May 0.1605 0.1457 0.1520
June 0.1697 0.1605 0.1655
July 0.1717 0.1681 0.1699
August 0.1716 0.1667 0.1682
September 0.1767 0.1711 0.1743
October 0.1817 0.1739 0.1785
November 0.1831 0.1633 0.1720
December 0.1625 0.1583 0.1609