2026 ARS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1033 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.9662 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0428 KRW

2026 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.9662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0038 to the December average rate of 1.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1033 was down 22.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,517 KRW

2025 Average 5,810 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,831 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0812

0.9968

JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 1.0491, compared to 1.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0846 KRW (High: 1.1033 / Low: 1.0188). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 KRW (High: 1.0682 / Low: 1.0582).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0669) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3010 (-22.01%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0669

2025 Avg (March) 1.3679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0356	0.9745	1.0038
February	1.0551	0.9960	1.0287
March	1.1033	1.0188	1.0669
April	1.0909	1.0402	1.0741
May	1.0682	1.0582	1.0647
June	1.0808	1.0388	1.0567
July	1.0460	0.9662	1.0045