YEARLY HIGH
13.2275 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.5007 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0037 KRW

2017 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 13.2275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 8.5007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7268 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6244 to the December average rate of 8.6314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.2275 was down 9.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 66,138 KRW
2016 Average 65,080 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 42,503 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,634.15 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.0237
8.2321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 12.1398, compared to 9.8676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.8067 KRW (High: 12.5346 / Low: 9.7280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2065 KRW (High: 9.8468 / Low: 9.6403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8067
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.6244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4149 (-10.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.6244
2016 Avg (January) 14.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2275 12.1725 12.6244
February 12.2659 11.9100 12.1199
March 12.4090 11.7059 12.0684
April 12.1879 11.8744 12.0322
May 12.1636 11.8088 11.9567
June 12.2695 11.8295 12.0369
July 12.4996 11.8846 12.2256
August 12.5346 9.7280 10.1206
September 9.8468 9.6403 9.6935
October 9.7368 9.3738 9.5780
November 9.3379 8.6579 8.9564
December 8.7152 8.5007 8.6314