YEARLY HIGH
904.5440 IRR
YEARLY LOW
28.4599 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
598.2579 IRR

2026 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 904.5440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 28.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 876.0840 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9359 to the December average rate of 895.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2993.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 904.5440 was up 2801.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.1742, 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 4,522,719,950 IRR
2025 Average 148,216,653 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 142,299,734 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,380,420,216.83 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

981.7284
-57.6816
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KRW to IRR 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 598.2579, 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 598.2579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 598.2579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 875.3155 IRR (High: 904.5440 / Low: 29.2285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8781 IRR (High: 29.4734 / Low: 28.5953).

March Spread (Volatile) ±875.3155
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8781

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. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 855.1015) against the same month in 2025 (average: 28.8873), the exchange rate shifted by +826.2141 (+2860.12%).

2026 Avg (March) 855.1015
2025 Avg (March) 28.8873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4337 28.4599 28.9359
February 29.4734 28.5953 29.0723
March 904.5440 29.2285 855.1015
April 901.3378 871.6438 887.6441
May 896.2649 890.6220 893.6829
June 904.4433 881.8677 895.1109