YEARLY HIGH
96.1850 KRW
YEARLY LOW
74.2549 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.0220 KRW

2015 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 96.1850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 74.2549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9301 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.1526 to the December average rate of 77.9257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 96.1850 was down 5.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 101.5741, 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 480,925 KRW
2014 Average 485,663 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 371,275 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,650.37 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

96.7018
76.2188
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 92.2727, compared to 85.7712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.7712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 6.5822 KRW (High: 80.8371 / Low: 74.2549). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8803 KRW (High: 94.7548 / Low: 92.8744).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5822
January Spread (Stable) ±1.8803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 94.9949) against the same month in 2014 (average: 97.6433), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6484 (-2.71%).

2015 Avg (February) 94.9949
2014 Avg (February) 97.6433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.7548 92.8744 94.1526
February 96.1850 93.3724 94.9949
March 94.4281 90.8364 92.1894
April 92.2949 88.7097 90.5377
May 92.3937 89.4605 91.2669
June 91.9028 88.9322 90.4950
July 93.3458 90.5993 91.9796
August 92.5324 88.5555 91.3982
September 88.2321 85.1408 86.8745
October 86.6667 82.3840 84.8841
November 82.8233 80.1248 81.5650
December 80.8371 74.2549 77.9257