YEARLY HIGH
0.0893 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0794 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0850 KRW

2026 IDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.0893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0865 to the December average rate of 0.0796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0893 was down 1.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 893,363 KRW
2025 Average 863,057 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 794,142 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,221.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0889
0.0788
JanuMarcMayJuly

IDR 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 0.0862, compared to 0.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0069 KRW (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0796). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KRW (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0794).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0867) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.35%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0867
2025 Avg (April) 0.0856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0875 0.0852 0.0865
February 0.0872 0.0852 0.0860
March 0.0893 0.0857 0.0880
April 0.0893 0.0854 0.0867
May 0.0850 0.0840 0.0844
June 0.0865 0.0845 0.0856
July 0.0866 0.0796 0.0829
August 0.0800 0.0794 0.0796