2026 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

199.0404 KRW

YEARLY LOW

180.7099 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.8977 KRW

2026 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 199.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 180.7099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3305 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.5529 to the December average rate of 182.4531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 199.0404 was up 4.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 191.3718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,976,011 KRW

2025 Average 4,559,347 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,517,747 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 458,263.63 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

196.7099

181.1570

JanuMarcMayJuly

HKD 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 189.7487, compared to 186.3448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.7487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.3448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 14.6888 KRW (High: 198.1326 / Low: 183.4438). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2895 KRW (High: 183.9994 / Low: 180.7099).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.6888

August Spread (Stable) ±3.2895

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 7.7835 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 195.4139) against the same month in 2025 (average: 173.9835), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4304 (+12.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 195.4139

2025 Avg (June) 173.9835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.6065	183.1823	186.5529
February	188.3589	182.5923	185.2170
March	193.6171	184.0603	190.4281
April	193.0591	187.1451	189.5368
May	192.3492	188.0945	191.3433
June	199.0404	192.8516	195.4139
July	198.1326	183.4438	190.2366
August	183.9994	180.7099	182.4531