YEARLY HIGH
101.5741 KRW
YEARLY LOW
93.0845 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.1346 KRW

2014 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 101.5741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 93.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4897 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.1932 to the December average rate of 96.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 101.5741 was down 20.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 127.2048, 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 507,871 KRW
2013 Average 569,347 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 465,422 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,448.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

100.2261
93.7798
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 98.0759, compared to 96.1933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.1933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 7.4825 KRW (High: 100.8166 / Low: 93.3341). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1769 KRW (High: 96.7836 / Low: 94.6068).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.4825
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.9221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 98.9431) against the same month in 2013 (average: 104.1884), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2452 (-5.03%).

2014 Avg (November) 98.9431
2013 Avg (November) 104.1884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.4668 96.0598 98.1932
February 99.8008 96.2373 97.6433
March 101.0739 98.4861 99.6889
April 100.5744 97.4754 98.8741
May 99.4942 96.9782 98.4889
June 96.7836 94.6068 95.5668
July 97.9151 93.7852 95.8593
August 97.1535 94.9308 96.1246
September 95.7788 93.0845 94.3170
October 97.2048 93.8690 95.8344
November 101.5741 96.4258 98.9431
December 100.8166 93.3341 96.0811