YEARLY HIGH
0.0351 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0010 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 KRW

2026 IRR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IRR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0346 to the December average rate of 0.0010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0351 was down 0.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176 KRW
2025 Average 169 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.54 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0379
-0.0023
JanuMarcMayJuly

IRR 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0331 KRW (High: 0.0342 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KRW (High: 0.0011 / Low: 0.0011).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0346) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.07%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0346
2025 Avg (January) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0351 0.0340 0.0346
February 0.0350 0.0339 0.0344
March 0.0342 0.0011 0.0022
April 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
June 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
July 0.0012 0.0010 0.0011
August 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010