YEARLY HIGH
9.4104 KRW
YEARLY LOW
7.7360 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4450 KRW

2022 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 9.4104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 7.7360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6744 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0069 to the December average rate of 8.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.4104 was up 11.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.4057, 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 47,052 KRW
2021 Average 34,636 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 38,680 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,371.84 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.4443
7.6451
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 8.1052, compared to 8.7849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.7909 KRW (High: 9.2712 / Low: 8.4802). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1418 KRW (High: 7.8778 / Low: 7.7360).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7909
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4975 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 9.2944) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0277 (+27.90%).

2022 Avg (October) 9.2944
2021 Avg (October) 7.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2236 7.8761 8.0069
February 7.8778 7.7360 7.7950
March 8.0791 7.7983 7.9507
April 8.3739 7.9587 8.1205
May 8.5205 8.1662 8.3506
June 8.5536 8.1658 8.4075
July 8.6548 8.4516 8.5647
August 8.7841 8.4462 8.6020
September 9.3643 8.7913 9.0585
October 9.4104 9.1679 9.2944
November 9.2712 8.4802 8.7968
December 8.5678 8.1596 8.3928