2026 LSL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.8276 KRW

YEARLY LOW

86.5236 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.1603 KRW

2026 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 95.8276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 86.5236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3040 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1406 to the December average rate of 86.9119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 95.8276 was up 8.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 88.5776, 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 479,138 KRW

2025 Average 397,966 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 432,618 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,520.09 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

94.2759

86.2424

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 90.5984, compared to 88.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.5984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 8.1899 KRW (High: 94.8553 / Low: 86.6654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9769 KRW (High: 87.5005 / Low: 86.5236).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.1899

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 93.6065) against the same month in 2025 (average: 76.4865), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1200 (+22.38%).

2026 Avg (June) 93.6065

2025 Avg (June) 76.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.6683	87.1644	89.1406
February	92.0431	89.8075	90.4770
March	90.6953	87.7317	89.1043
April	90.8792	88.7576	89.6134
May	92.7974	88.4592	91.6484
June	95.8276	92.1596	93.6065
July	94.8553	86.6654	90.7806
August	87.5005	86.5236	86.9119