2026 BGN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

918.6589 KRW

YEARLY LOW

843.2664 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

878.7334 KRW

2026 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 918.6589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 843.2664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.3925 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 872.5611 to the December average rate of 848.2643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 918.6589 was up 2.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 892.2339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,593,294 KRW

2025 Average 4,106,229 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,216,332 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,962.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

906.3853

842.9806

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 885.1140, compared to 859.5917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 885.1140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 859.5917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 59.2196 KRW (High: 905.3056 / Low: 846.0860). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5688 KRW (High: 850.8351 / Low: 843.2664).

July Spread (Volatile) ±59.2196

August Spread (Stable) ±7.5688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 30.1826 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.1826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 901.1016) against the same month in 2025 (average: 804.6795), the exchange rate shifted by +96.4221 (+11.98%).

2026 Avg (June) 901.1016

2025 Avg (June) 804.6795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	886.6826	863.2370	872.5611
February	888.3535	862.6030	875.2940
March	890.5895	865.7949	880.7026
April	896.6812	879.9657	887.3325
May	898.8480	883.2029	893.6921
June	918.6589	893.6843	901.1016
July	905.3056	846.0860	870.9191
August	850.8351	843.2664	848.2643