2026 KPW to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1783 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1694 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1757 JPY

2026 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.1783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1741 to the December average rate of 0.1779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1783 was up 1.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 891 JPY

2025 Average 831 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 847 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1785

0.1718

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KPW to JPY 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 0.1757, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 JPY (High: 0.1769 / Low: 0.1694). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.1783 / Low: 0.1772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1779) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+10.77%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1779

2025 Avg (June) 0.1606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1769	0.1694	0.1741
February	0.1747	0.1697	0.1723
March	0.1781	0.1740	0.1764
April	0.1780	0.1763	0.1770
May	0.1772	0.1743	0.1766
June	0.1783	0.1772	0.1779