2026 JPY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7273 KRW

YEARLY LOW

8.8378 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.3286 KRW

2026 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 9.7273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 8.8378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8894 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2802 to the December average rate of 9.1654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.7273 was down 4.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.2019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,863,640 KRW

2025 Average 4,751,648 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,418,924 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 444,716.19 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.5615

9.1294

JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 9.3803, compared to 9.1733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.7303 KRW (High: 9.5681 / Low: 8.8378). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KRW (High: 9.1654 / Low: 9.1654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7303

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 9.5255) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.4467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0788 (+0.83%).

2026 Avg (June) 9.5255

2025 Avg (June) 9.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4003	9.1878	9.2802
February	9.4374	9.1423	9.3354
March	9.4911	9.1927	9.3863
April	9.5334	9.2120	9.3227
May	9.4620	9.3924	9.4319
June	9.7273	9.4226	9.5255
July	9.5681	8.8378	9.1812
August	9.1654	9.1654	9.1654