YEARLY HIGH
0.4212 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3851 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4062 SDG

2026 KRW to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.4212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4136 to the December average rate of 0.4173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4212 was down 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4445, 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 2,106,196 SDG
2025 Average 2,114,733 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,925,503 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,692.73 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4198
0.3895
JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to SDG 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 0.4049, compared to 0.4100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0310 SDG (High: 0.4174 / Low: 0.3864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SDG (High: 0.4198 / Low: 0.4159).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.4155) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.04%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.4155
2025 Avg (February) 0.4157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4207 0.4068 0.4136
February 0.4212 0.4087 0.4155
March 0.4177 0.3961 0.4033
April 0.4099 0.3972 0.4047
May 0.4075 0.3984 0.4005
June 0.3975 0.3851 0.3921
July 0.4174 0.3864 0.4027
August 0.4198 0.4159 0.4173