2026 GMD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.3607 KRW

YEARLY LOW

19.4398 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.1828 KRW

2026 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 21.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 19.4398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9209 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7932 to the December average rate of 19.5188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.3607 was up 2.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.8124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,804 KRW

2025 Average 98,481 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 97,199 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,604.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.1431

19.3711

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 20.2756, compared to 19.9044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.7238 KRW (High: 21.1669 / Low: 19.4431). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1773 KRW (High: 19.6171 / Low: 19.4398).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7238

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1773

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 0.7712 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 20.9954) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8490 (+9.66%).

2026 Avg (June) 20.9954

2025 Avg (June) 19.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.1195	19.4539	19.7932
February	20.1614	19.4751	19.7628
March	20.6412	19.8607	20.3033
April	20.5863	19.9227	20.2083
May	20.7923	20.1881	20.5907
June	21.3607	20.7262	20.9954
July	21.1669	19.4431	20.2900
August	19.6171	19.4398	19.5188