YEARLY HIGH
3.6777 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.3344 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4879 KRW

2026 KMF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KMF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 3.6777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 3.3344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3433 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4607 to the December average rate of 3.3666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.6777 was up 3.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.5401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,388 KRW
2025 Average 16,291 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 16,672 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,716.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.6020
3.3452
JanuMarcMayJuly

KMF 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 3.5133, compared to 3.4115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.2607 KRW (High: 3.5950 / Low: 3.3344). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 KRW (High: 3.3788 / Low: 3.3455).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2607
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1241 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 3.5806) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3872 (+12.12%).

2026 Avg (June) 3.5806
2025 Avg (June) 3.1934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5209 3.4254 3.4607
February 3.5255 3.4243 3.4716
March 3.5447 3.4478 3.4987
April 3.5456 3.4832 3.5214
May 3.5682 3.5047 3.5469
June 3.6777 3.5374 3.5806
July 3.5950 3.3344 3.4565
August 3.3788 3.3455 3.3666