2026 FKP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2083.8601 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1922.9697 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1988.3554 KRW

2026 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 2083.8601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1922.9697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.8905 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1966.2643 to the December average rate of 1938.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2083.8601 was up 4.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 1999.6351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,419,301 KRW

2025 Average 9,369,655 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 9,614,848 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 804,452.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2050.4616

1927.8430

JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 1995.5495, compared to 1966.7731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.7764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1995.5495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1966.7731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 131.3815 KRW (High: 2060.2773 / Low: 1928.8958). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.7729 KRW (High: 1945.7426 / Low: 1922.9697).

July Spread (Volatile) ±131.3815

August Spread (Stable) ±22.7729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 57.4238 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -57.4238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2040.2434) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1852.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +188.0750 (+10.15%).

2026 Avg (June) 2040.2434

2025 Avg (June) 1852.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1987.5541	1938.3717	1966.2643
February	1997.1210	1933.8919	1965.8033
March	2012.7137	1930.2751	1987.6212
April	2012.7160	1976.7561	1995.0491
May	2028.1864	2001.0301	2018.3158
June	2083.8601	2022.8792	2040.2434
July	2060.2773	1928.8958	1995.4850
August	1945.7426	1922.9697	1938.0612