2026 CUP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1517.1300 KRW

YEARLY LOW

55.5093 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

738.2722 KRW

2026 CUP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1517.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 55.5093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1461.6207 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1454.4563 to the December average rate of 55.8611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1517.1300 was up 2.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 1487.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,585,650 KRW

2025 Average 7,108,238 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 277,547 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,308,103.38 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1633.9843

-87.6046

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 965.3979, compared to 56.8952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 908.5027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 965.3979

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1455.8715 KRW (High: 1513.0894 / Low: 57.2180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5280 KRW (High: 56.0373 / Low: 55.5093).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1455.8715

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1223.7810 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1223.7810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1490.5185) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1457.9418), the exchange rate shifted by +32.5768 (+2.23%).

2026 Avg (March) 1490.5185

2025 Avg (March) 1457.9418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1478.7800	1429.8600	1454.4563
February	1471.7800	1427.9297	1447.7061
March	1517.1300	1439.8984	1490.5185
April	1513.0894	57.2180	1282.0049
May	58.5414	57.2322	58.2239
June	60.5566	58.6670	59.4776
July	60.3537	55.8753	57.9293
August	56.0373	55.5093	55.8611