YEARLY HIGH
8.9636 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.9687 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6917 KRW

2018 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 8.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 6.9687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9949 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4033 to the December average rate of 7.1292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9636 was down 32.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.2275, 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 44,818 KRW
2017 Average 54,990 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 34,844 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,974.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.6964
6.9868
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 8.1700, compared to 7.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7581 KRW (High: 8.9636 / Low: 8.2055). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1411 KRW (High: 7.2947 / Low: 7.1536).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7581
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4579 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.5539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1199), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5660 (-29.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 8.5539
2017 Avg (February) 12.1199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7253 8.2890 8.4033
February 8.9636 8.2055 8.5539
March 8.3061 8.0608 8.1751
April 8.2709 8.0050 8.1553
May 8.2409 7.7910 8.0430
June 7.8383 7.4376 7.6892
July 7.4429 6.9687 7.2313
August 7.4433 7.1818 7.3070
September 7.3757 7.0159 7.2341
October 7.2947 7.1536 7.2351
November 7.2168 7.0715 7.1438
December 7.1881 7.0193 7.1292