YEARLY HIGH
127.2048 KRW
YEARLY LOW
100.3926 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.9214 KRW

2013 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 127.2048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 100.3926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8122 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.5479 to the December average rate of 101.9271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 127.2048 was down 15.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 149.7042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 636,024 KRW
2012 Average 687,676 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 501,963 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,061.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

125.4101
99.7923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 120.0167, compared to 107.8262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.8262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 10.6801 KRW (High: 123.2234 / Low: 112.5433). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8228 KRW (High: 123.1887 / Low: 121.3659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.6801
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.0539 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 123.2753) against the same month in 2012 (average: 145.1370), the exchange rate shifted by -21.8617 (-15.06%).

2013 Avg (April) 123.2753
2012 Avg (April) 145.1370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.5626 118.5606 121.5479
February 123.1887 121.3659 122.3399
March 121.4838 119.0900 120.1913
April 127.2048 120.9405 123.2753
May 123.2234 112.5433 119.3998
June 114.9088 110.7113 113.3459
July 114.7624 112.3504 113.5606
August 113.5185 107.4091 110.9549
September 111.5409 106.1856 108.5959
October 108.6229 106.1081 107.7304
November 105.3473 102.9577 104.1884
December 103.7130 100.3926 101.9271