2019 LBP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8161 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.7350 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7713 KRW

2019 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7428 to the December average rate of 0.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8161 was up 7.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7573, 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 4,080 KRW

2018 Average 3,638 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,675 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8076

0.7369

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 0.7589, compared to 0.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0302 KRW (High: 0.7925 / Low: 0.7623). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 KRW (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.7457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.8017) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+8.17%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.8017

2018 Avg (August) 0.7411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7512	0.7350	0.7428
February	0.7484	0.7395	0.7440
March	0.7540	0.7457	0.7506
April	0.7704	0.7500	0.7568
May	0.7925	0.7623	0.7827
June	0.7898	0.7643	0.7768
July	0.7860	0.7675	0.7792
August	0.8161	0.7922	0.8017
September	0.8017	0.7826	0.7915
October	0.7996	0.7707	0.7825
November	0.7830	0.7641	0.7727
December	0.7869	0.7633	0.7749