2016 LBP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8224 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.7249 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7691 KRW

2016 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.8224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.7249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0975 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7952 to the December average rate of 0.7849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8224 was up 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7986, 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 4,112 KRW

2015 Average 3,752 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,625 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8143

0.7282

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 0.7833, compared to 0.7549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0569 KRW (High: 0.8167 / Low: 0.7599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 KRW (High: 0.7669 / Low: 0.7519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0569

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.8071) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0766 (+10.49%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.8071

2015 Avg (February) 0.7305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8059	0.7782	0.7952
February	0.8224	0.7935	0.8071
March	0.8167	0.7599	0.7849
April	0.7669	0.7519	0.7605
May	0.7902	0.7557	0.7781
June	0.7905	0.7605	0.7743
July	0.7693	0.7384	0.7557
August	0.7426	0.7260	0.7363
September	0.7461	0.7249	0.7354
October	0.7607	0.7289	0.7464
November	0.7822	0.7516	0.7707
December	0.8042	0.7694	0.7849