YEARLY HIGH
0.7986 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.7095 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7503 KRW

2015 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.7986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.7095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7204 to the December average rate of 0.7780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7986 was up 7.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7397, 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 3,993 KRW
2014 Average 3,488 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,547 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7933
0.7137
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 0.7289, compared to 0.7717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0351 KRW (High: 0.7829 / Low: 0.7478). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 KRW (High: 0.7457 / Low: 0.7299).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.7867) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1025 (+14.98%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.7867
2014 Avg (September) 0.6842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7330 0.7130 0.7204
February 0.7399 0.7216 0.7305
March 0.7536 0.7285 0.7395
April 0.7301 0.7095 0.7204
May 0.7371 0.7153 0.7244
June 0.7457 0.7299 0.7385
July 0.7759 0.7430 0.7594
August 0.7929 0.7710 0.7818
September 0.7986 0.7752 0.7867
October 0.7829 0.7478 0.7595
November 0.7768 0.7514 0.7652
December 0.7911 0.7678 0.7780