YEARLY HIGH
1.3995 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.2631 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3282 LBP

2021 KRW to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 1.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1364 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3791 to the December average rate of 1.2826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3995 was up 0.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,997,646 LBP
2020 Average 6,412,828 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,315,549 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 682,096.70 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3888
1.2729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LBP 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 1.3590, compared to 1.2974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0601 LBP (High: 1.3893 / Low: 1.3292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 LBP (High: 1.3097 / Low: 1.2778).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.3791) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0811 (+6.25%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.3791
2020 Avg (January) 1.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3995 1.3507 1.3791
February 1.3765 1.3439 1.3631
March 1.3893 1.3292 1.3453
April 1.3732 1.3355 1.3548
May 1.3730 1.3333 1.3557
June 1.3753 1.3368 1.3557
July 1.3539 1.3117 1.3284
August 1.3336 1.2842 1.3053
September 1.3097 1.2778 1.2951
October 1.3063 1.2631 1.2880
November 1.2992 1.2653 1.2853
December 1.3038 1.2697 1.2826