YEARLY HIGH
0.0519 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0468 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0496 GMD

2026 KRW to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0505 to the December average rate of 0.0515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0519 was down 2.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,391 GMD
2025 Average 254,012 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 234,075 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,316.15 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0519
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to GMD 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 0.0493, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0042 GMD (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GMD (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0510).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.0515) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.89%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.0515
2025 Avg (August) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0514 0.0497 0.0505
February 0.0513 0.0496 0.0506
March 0.0504 0.0484 0.0493
April 0.0502 0.0486 0.0495
May 0.0495 0.0481 0.0486
June 0.0482 0.0468 0.0476
July 0.0514 0.0472 0.0493
August 0.0519 0.0510 0.0515