2026 KRW to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6924 PYG

YEARLY LOW

3.9111 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2579 PYG

2026 KRW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.6924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 3.9111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7813 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5983 to the December average rate of 4.1580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6924 was down 20.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.9072, 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 23,462,158 PYG

2025 Average 26,637,057 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 19,555,609 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,906,548.73 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6591

3.9297

JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to PYG 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 4.3070, compared to 4.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.2445 PYG (High: 4.1556 / Low: 3.9111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 PYG (High: 4.1839 / Low: 4.1197).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2445

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.5983) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.4183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8199 (-15.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.5983

2025 Avg (January) 5.4183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6924	4.4901	4.5983
February	4.6540	4.4622	4.5216
March	4.4662	4.2879	4.3579
April	4.3843	4.2167	4.3122
May	4.2282	3.9916	4.0613
June	4.0565	3.9210	3.9905
July	4.1556	3.9111	4.0636
August	4.1839	4.1197	4.1580