YEARLY HIGH
0.1094 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1028 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1065 JPY

2026 KRW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1078 to the December average rate of 0.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1094 was up 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1091, 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 546,910 JPY
2025 Average 526,361 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 514,018 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,891.97 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1081
0.1042
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KRW 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 0.1065, 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 0.1065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0037 JPY (High: 0.1086 / Low: 0.1049). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1057).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.1071) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+2.12%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.1071
2025 Avg (February) 0.1049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1088 0.1064 0.1078
February 0.1094 0.1060 0.1071
March 0.1088 0.1054 0.1065
April 0.1086 0.1049 0.1073
May 0.1065 0.1057 0.1060
June 0.1055 0.1028 0.1045