YEARLY HIGH
0.0315 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 UAH

2026 KRW to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0315 was up 1.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0309, 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 157,626 UAH
2025 Average 146,690 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 142,272 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,354.34 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0314
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to UAH 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0306 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) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0022 UAH (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 UAH (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.0312) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.70%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.0312
2025 Avg (August) 0.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0293 0.0296
February 0.0302 0.0293 0.0298
March 0.0301 0.0289 0.0294
April 0.0302 0.0289 0.0295
May 0.0298 0.0294 0.0295
June 0.0297 0.0285 0.0292
July 0.0310 0.0288 0.0300
August 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312