YEARLY HIGH
8.5502 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.8235 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5163 KRW

2023 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 8.5502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 6.8235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7267 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9978 to the December average rate of 6.9141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.5502 was down 9.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.4104, 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 42,751 KRW
2022 Average 42,244 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 34,118 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,633.27 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.3120
6.7870
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 7.9733, compared to 7.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.7600 KRW (High: 8.5502 / Low: 7.7902). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1183 KRW (High: 7.2848 / Low: 7.1664).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7600
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 8.1808) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.7950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3858 (+4.95%).

2023 Avg (February) 8.1808
2022 Avg (February) 7.7950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2809 7.8472 7.9978
February 8.5502 7.7902 8.1808
March 8.4470 7.9931 8.1849
April 8.2065 7.9963 8.1015
May 8.1187 7.8172 7.9529
June 7.7645 7.2290 7.4216
July 7.3087 6.8462 6.9958
August 7.2163 6.9137 7.1045
September 7.2617 7.0886 7.1582
October 7.2848 7.1664 7.2255
November 7.1908 6.8497 6.9574
December 7.0070 6.8235 6.9141