2018 LBP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7573 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6941 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7274 KRW

2018 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.7573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.6941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7039 to the December average rate of 0.7445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7573 was down 5.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8019, 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 3,786 KRW

2017 Average 3,746 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,470 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7539

0.6994

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 0.7112, compared to 0.7437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0370 KRW (High: 0.7425 / Low: 0.7056). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 KRW (High: 0.7093 / Low: 0.6996).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7494) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7494

2017 Avg (October) 0.7501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7093	0.6996	0.7039
February	0.7252	0.7021	0.7131
March	0.7157	0.6998	0.7074
April	0.7164	0.6941	0.7071
May	0.7172	0.7046	0.7113
June	0.7425	0.7056	0.7241
July	0.7545	0.7348	0.7422
August	0.7527	0.7321	0.7411
September	0.7506	0.7324	0.7399
October	0.7573	0.7356	0.7494
November	0.7526	0.7374	0.7450
December	0.7516	0.7330	0.7445