2026 LRD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.5579 KRW

YEARLY LOW

7.7291 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.1010 KRW

2026 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 8.5579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 7.7291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8288 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0048 to the December average rate of 7.9742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.5579 was up 2.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.3675, 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 42,789 KRW

2025 Average 36,923 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 38,646 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,143.83 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4635

7.7469

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 8.1013, compared to 8.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.5878 KRW (High: 8.5579 / Low: 7.9701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0841 KRW (High: 8.0082 / Low: 7.9241).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5878

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.2524 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8.2266) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.8706), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3559 (+19.74%).

2026 Avg (July) 8.2266

2025 Avg (July) 6.8706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.1739	7.7302	8.0048
February	7.9077	7.7291	7.8066
March	8.2563	7.8482	8.1350
April	8.2543	7.9498	8.0711
May	8.2318	8.0148	8.1861
June	8.5431	8.2748	8.4038
July	8.5579	7.9701	8.2266
August	8.0082	7.9241	7.9742