YEARLY HIGH
0.1081 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0922 KRW

2022 LAK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1060 to the December average rate of 0.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1081 was down 12.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 541 KRW
2021 Average 588 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 363 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1092
0.0716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1011, compared to 0.0832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0104 KRW (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KRW (High: 0.1059 / Low: 0.1044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1058) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-12.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1058
2021 Avg (March) 0.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1073 0.1051 0.1060
February 0.1059 0.1044 0.1051
March 0.1081 0.1031 0.1058
April 0.1058 0.1028 0.1037
May 0.1023 0.0922 0.0979
June 0.0935 0.0856 0.0880
July 0.0879 0.0860 0.0870
August 0.0880 0.0852 0.0866
September 0.0892 0.0860 0.0877
October 0.0872 0.0822 0.0846
November 0.0830 0.0726 0.0789
December 0.0763 0.0727 0.0747