2026 IMP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2083.8601 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1427.9297 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1743.9130 KRW

2026 IMP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 2083.8601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1427.9297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 655.9304 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1454.4563 to the December average rate of 1945.4714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2083.8601 was up 40.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 1487.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,419,301 KRW

2025 Average 7,108,238 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,139,649 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,279,652.17 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2099.4971

1388.4523

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 1668.3913, compared to 1970.4782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 302.0869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1668.3913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1970.4782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 537.8469 KRW (High: 2004.0009 / Low: 1466.1541). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KRW (High: 1945.4714 / Low: 1945.4714).

April Spread (Volatile) ±537.8469

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 50.0136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -50.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2040.2434) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1365.4801), the exchange rate shifted by +674.7632 (+49.42%).

2026 Avg (June) 2040.2434

2025 Avg (June) 1365.4801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1478.7800	1429.8600	1454.4563
February	1471.7800	1427.9297	1447.7061
March	1517.1300	1439.8984	1490.5185
April	2004.0009	1466.1541	1559.1077
May	2028.1864	2001.0301	2018.3158
June	2083.8601	2022.8792	2040.2434
July	2060.2773	1928.8958	1995.4850
August	1945.4714	1945.4714	1945.4714