YEARLY HIGH
0.7666 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.6983 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7262 KRW

2013 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.7666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7079 to the December average rate of 0.7019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7666 was down 2.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,833 KRW
2012 Average 3,742 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,491 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.31 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7564
0.6970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.7331, compared to 0.7192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0306 KRW (High: 0.7520 / Low: 0.7214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 KRW (High: 0.7070 / Low: 0.6983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.7515) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7735), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-2.85%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.7515
2012 Avg (June) 0.7735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7245 0.7009 0.7079
February 0.7294 0.7167 0.7226
March 0.7436 0.7214 0.7329
April 0.7576 0.7351 0.7454
May 0.7520 0.7214 0.7386
June 0.7666 0.7401 0.7515
July 0.7581 0.7356 0.7453
August 0.7450 0.7340 0.7389
September 0.7338 0.7107 0.7178
October 0.7121 0.7018 0.7065
November 0.7114 0.7005 0.7050
December 0.7070 0.6983 0.7019