YEARLY HIGH
75.2756 KRW
YEARLY LOW
66.4057 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.8004 KRW

2023 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 75.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 66.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8699 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.6546 to the December average rate of 69.7161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 75.2756 was down 11.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 84.6687, 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 376,378 KRW
2022 Average 395,121 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 332,028 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,349.66 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

73.2363
68.8444
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 71.2431, compared to 70.3578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.2431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.3578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 6.2178 KRW (High: 73.0870 / Low: 66.8692). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0489 KRW (High: 72.7795 / Low: 70.7305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.2178
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0823 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 72.6546) against the same month in 2022 (average: 77.2593), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6047 (-5.96%).

2023 Avg (January) 72.6546
2022 Avg (January) 77.2593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.2756 70.6924 72.6546
February 72.7795 70.7305 71.4830
March 73.2773 70.0499 71.4525
April 73.8352 71.5242 72.8703
May 73.0870 66.8692 69.7880
June 71.4416 66.4057 69.2104
July 73.0540 68.4755 70.5348
August 71.5674 68.7229 70.4091
September 71.6559 69.4150 70.3577
October 71.9510 69.2821 70.8645
November 72.6014 67.3311 70.2643
December 71.1108 67.4670 69.7161