YEARLY HIGH
84.6687 KRW
YEARLY LOW
73.2865 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.0329 KRW

2022 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 84.6687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 73.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3821 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.2593 to the December average rate of 74.9469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 84.6687 was up 1.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 83.0479, 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 423,343 KRW
2021 Average 387,695 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 366,433 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,910.73 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

83.2785
74.1895
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 80.0769, compared to 77.9889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.9889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.0244 KRW (High: 84.2234 / Low: 78.1990). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1695 KRW (High: 80.7412 / Low: 78.5717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0244
May Spread (Stable) ±2.1695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 82.5211) against the same month in 2021 (average: 77.4416), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0794 (+6.56%).

2022 Avg (April) 82.5211
2021 Avg (April) 77.4416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.2114 74.5337 77.2593
February 79.9758 77.1981 78.6775
March 84.2234 78.1990 81.4047
April 84.6687 79.5645 82.5211
May 80.7412 78.5717 79.6016
June 83.0324 79.2560 80.9973
July 82.2778 76.2551 78.1486
August 80.6352 77.6036 79.1200
September 81.9154 78.5508 79.5477
October 79.8194 77.3341 78.8799
November 78.3843 75.4827 77.2903
December 76.9015 73.2865 74.9469