2026 KPW to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7326 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.5805 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6433 KRW

2026 KPW to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 1.7326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.5805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1521 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6161 to the December average rate of 1.5909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7326 was up 4.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6523, 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 8,663 KRW

2025 Average 7,898 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,902 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.58 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7128

1.5798

JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 1.6497, compared to 1.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1281 KRW (High: 1.7268 / Low: 1.5987). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 KRW (High: 1.6033 / Low: 1.5805).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1281

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.7017) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1845 (+12.16%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.7017

2025 Avg (June) 1.5172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6431	1.5887	1.6161
February	1.6353	1.5866	1.6086
March	1.6857	1.5999	1.6561
April	1.6812	1.6291	1.6499
May	1.6749	1.6375	1.6658
June	1.7326	1.6785	1.7017
July	1.7268	1.5987	1.6574
August	1.6033	1.5805	1.5909