YEARLY HIGH
8.4057 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.3527 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9242 KRW

2021 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 8.4057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 6.3527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0530 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5360 to the December average rate of 8.3068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.4057 was up 17.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.1483, 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 42,029 KRW
2020 Average 30,857 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 31,764 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,264.96 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.4931
6.2574
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 6.5088, compared to 7.3396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.8497 KRW (High: 7.7532 / Low: 6.9035). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0937 KRW (High: 6.5306 / Low: 6.4369).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8497
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0937

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0923 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 8.1936) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.7366), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4570 (+21.63%).

2021 Avg (November) 8.1936
2020 Avg (November) 6.7366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6201 6.4584 6.5360
February 6.5345 6.3849 6.4437
March 6.5626 6.3527 6.5115
April 6.5306 6.4369 6.4812
May 6.6167 6.4549 6.5298
June 6.6234 6.4638 6.5508
July 6.7237 6.5915 6.6713
August 6.8606 6.6611 6.7597
September 6.9479 6.7253 6.8395
October 7.7532 6.9035 7.2666
November 8.4057 7.8439 8.1936
December 8.3744 8.1787 8.3068