YEARLY HIGH
272.3588 KRW
YEARLY LOW
224.3075 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.9109 KRW

2026 LYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 272.3588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 224.3075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0513 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.9209 to the December average rate of 225.5641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 272.3588 was down 11.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 307.3331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,361,794 KRW
2025 Average 1,346,810 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,121,538 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,256.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

258.9566
222.5284
JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 238.1399, compared to 229.2241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.1399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.2241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 45.2597 KRW (High: 272.3588 / Low: 227.0992). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9013 KRW (High: 226.2088 / Low: 224.3075).

January Spread (Volatile) ±45.2597
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 26.6301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.6301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 255.9209) against the same month in 2025 (average: 294.9601), the exchange rate shifted by -39.0392 (-13.24%).

2026 Avg (January) 255.9209
2025 Avg (January) 294.9601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.3588 227.0992 255.9209
February 232.4387 226.3300 229.2908
March 237.0727 228.3494 233.8485
April 237.3017 230.9025 233.7655
May 237.3923 232.0835 236.0840
June 245.3710 237.1257 239.9297
July 242.0463 224.6352 232.8840
August 226.2088 224.3075 225.5641