2026 HTG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9219 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.9101 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3027 KRW

2026 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 11.9219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 10.9101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0118 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1078 to the December average rate of 10.9851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.9219 was up 4.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.3596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,610 KRW

2025 Average 54,301 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 54,550 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,059.25 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.7868

10.9122

JanuMarcMayJuly

HTG 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 11.3381, compared to 11.1965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.8407 KRW (High: 11.8894 / Low: 11.0487). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1139 KRW (High: 11.0366 / Low: 10.9226).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8407

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1139

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 0.4228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 11.7139) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.4174), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2965 (+12.45%).

2026 Avg (June) 11.7139

2025 Avg (June) 10.4174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3015	10.9101	11.1078
February	11.2157	10.9135	11.0507
March	11.5448	11.0026	11.3733
April	11.5405	11.1497	11.3330
May	11.5127	11.2477	11.4498
June	11.9219	11.5523	11.7139
July	11.8894	11.0487	11.4079
August	11.0366	10.9226	10.9851