YEARLY HIGH
0.9537 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.7856 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8519 KRW

2022 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.9537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.7856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1681 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7912 to the December average rate of 0.8523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9537 was up 20.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7917, 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 4,769 KRW
2021 Average 3,768 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,928 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 840.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9552
0.7763
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 0.8135, compared to 0.8903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0789 KRW (High: 0.9396 / Low: 0.8607). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 KRW (High: 0.7981 / Low: 0.7867).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.9403) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1638 (+21.10%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.9403
2021 Avg (October) 0.7765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8008 0.7856 0.7912
February 0.7981 0.7867 0.7912
March 0.8236 0.7962 0.8068
April 0.8366 0.8026 0.8151
May 0.8441 0.8163 0.8342
June 0.8616 0.8216 0.8428
July 0.8739 0.8561 0.8642
August 0.8911 0.8529 0.8705
September 0.9494 0.8920 0.9219
October 0.9537 0.9195 0.9403
November 0.9396 0.8607 0.8925
December 0.8704 0.8288 0.8523