2026 HUF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.0567 KRW

YEARLY LOW

4.3279 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6577 KRW

2026 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 5.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.3279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7287 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4460 to the December average rate of 4.5427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0567 was up 12.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.5124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,056,673 KRW

2025 Average 4,042,817 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,327,945 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,727.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.0380

4.3701

JanuMarcMayJuly

HUF 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 4.6622, compared to 4.6443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4206 KRW (High: 4.9763 / Low: 4.5556). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 KRW (High: 4.5768 / Low: 4.5139).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4206

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4.9823) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.9166), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0657 (+27.21%).

2026 Avg (June) 4.9823

2025 Avg (June) 3.9166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5351	4.3920	4.4460
February	4.6117	4.4743	4.5206
March	4.5309	4.3279	4.4258
April	4.7964	4.5203	4.6856
May	4.9670	4.7548	4.9131
June	5.0567	4.9208	4.9823
July	4.9763	4.5556	4.7458
August	4.5768	4.5139	4.5427