2026 ILS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

541.0118 KRW

YEARLY LOW

452.6818 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

488.7191 KRW

2026 ILS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 541.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 452.6818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.3300 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.5772 to the December average rate of 470.1923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 541.0118 was up 16.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 464.4470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,705,059 KRW

2025 Average 2,064,222 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,263,409 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,649.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

535.6982

455.9298

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 491.1803, compared to 481.3356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 491.1803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.3356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 51.7126 KRW (High: 521.1379 / Low: 469.4253). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7188 KRW (High: 471.0999 / Low: 468.3810).

July Spread (Volatile) ±51.7126

August Spread (Stable) ±2.7188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 28.6921 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 521.1709) against the same month in 2025 (average: 392.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +129.0109 (+32.90%).

2026 Avg (June) 521.1709

2025 Avg (June) 392.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	469.4164	452.6818	462.5772
February	473.5315	457.8980	466.5798
March	485.9937	459.1937	478.2946
April	500.0307	477.2170	489.4086
May	538.0163	500.6301	529.0509
June	541.0118	511.4266	521.1709
July	521.1379	469.4253	492.4788
August	471.0999	468.3810	470.1923