YEARLY HIGH
85.0621 KRW
YEARLY LOW
77.0513 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.6949 KRW

2019 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 85.0621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 77.0513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0108 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.7229 to the December average rate of 81.3251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 85.0621 was down 8.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 93.2943, 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 425,310 KRW
2018 Average 417,837 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 385,256 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,053.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

84.2994
78.4065
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 80.7181, compared to 80.6716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.7181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.6716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 6.1624 KRW (High: 83.4125 / Low: 77.2502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4080 KRW (High: 80.4225 / Low: 78.0145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1624
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 3.7138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 83.8083) against the same month in 2018 (average: 83.6944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+0.14%).

2019 Avg (July) 83.8083
2018 Avg (July) 83.6944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.4125 77.2502 80.7229
February 84.1483 79.7877 81.5065
March 80.6045 77.3906 78.8976
April 81.5755 79.0808 80.7502
May 83.8562 80.6044 82.0630
June 81.8027 78.6175 80.3686
July 85.0621 82.0889 83.8083
August 84.1234 78.4571 80.0946
September 81.1652 78.5882 80.4263
October 80.4225 78.0145 79.3753
November 80.8604 77.0513 79.0002
December 82.7562 79.8516 81.3251