What Is the High/Low Ratio?
In Korean Lotto 6/45, numbers are divided into two groups:
- Low numbers: 1-22 (22 numbers)
- High numbers: 23-45 (23 numbers)
The distribution of the 6 winning numbers across these two groups is called the "high/low ratio."
Real Data Analysis
From 1,200+ Korean Lotto 6/45 draws:
| Low:High | Appearances | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3:3 | ~380 | 31.7% |
| 2:4 | ~275 | 22.9% |
| 4:2 | ~250 | 20.8% |
| 1:5 | ~125 | 10.4% |
| 5:1 | ~100 | 8.3% |
| 0:6 | ~45 | 3.8% |
| 6:0 | ~25 | 2.1% |
Key Insights
1. 3:3 is the most frequent – about 32% of draws have a balanced high/low split.
2. High numbers have a slight edge – since there are 23 high numbers vs. 22 low numbers, draws slightly favor the high side.
3. Extreme ratios are rare – all high or all low accounts for only about 6% of draws.
Combining with Odd/Even Ratio
Combining the high/low ratio with the odd/even ratio allows for more detailed analysis:
- Most common combination: Odd/even 3:3 + High/low 3:3 (about 10%)
- Check real-time data on BALLPICK's Statistics page
- The "Balanced" strategy in BALLPICK's Number Generator uses the high/low ratio when generating numbers.
This analysis is for reference only and does not guarantee winnings.