2026 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

225.6166 KRW

YEARLY LOW

120.8570 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

199.6111 KRW

2026 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 225.6166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 120.8570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.7596 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.3139 to the December average rate of 121.5403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 225.6166 was up 4.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 215.0877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,128,083 KRW

2025 Average 1,028,277 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 604,285 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,797.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

231.4858

111.5453

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 214.8109, compared to 154.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.7990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.8109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 102.1703 KRW (High: 224.5119 / Low: 122.3416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0255 KRW (High: 121.8825 / Low: 120.8570).

July Spread (Volatile) ±102.1703

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 64.9432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.9432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 221.4907) against the same month in 2025 (average: 197.4893), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0015 (+12.15%).

2026 Avg (June) 221.4907

2025 Avg (June) 197.4893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	214.1085	206.9677	210.3139
February	212.9440	207.2745	209.5384
March	218.5270	208.7182	215.6159
April	219.1973	211.2971	214.9039
May	218.1859	213.2339	217.0024
June	225.6166	218.2375	221.4907
July	224.5119	122.3416	186.4835
August	121.8825	120.8570	121.5403