2026 AFN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.9493 KRW

YEARLY LOW

21.6645 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.0576 KRW

2026 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 24.9493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 21.6645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2848 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1984 to the December average rate of 21.8602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.9493 was up 10.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.5815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,747 KRW

2025 Average 102,083 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 108,323 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,423.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.4395

21.6257

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 23.2914, compared to 22.3563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2914

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 2.5384 KRW (High: 24.4862 / Low: 21.9478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1535 KRW (High: 21.9343 / Low: 21.7808).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.5384

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.3528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 24.2051) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.4351), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7700 (+24.54%).

2026 Avg (June) 24.2051

2025 Avg (June) 19.4351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.5768	21.6645	22.1984
February	23.2445	22.0248	22.6262
March	24.0814	23.0384	23.6319
April	24.0173	22.7311	23.2807
May	24.0192	23.2083	23.8060
June	24.9493	23.6744	24.2051
July	24.4862	21.9478	22.8523
August	21.9343	21.7808	21.8602