2026 KRW to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.3911 VND

YEARLY LOW

16.8851 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7559 VND

2026 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 18.3911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 16.8851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5060 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0327 to the December average rate of 18.3069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.3911 was down 4.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.3355, 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 91,955,522 VND

2025 Average 91,536,799 VND

Yearly Trough Low 84,425,646 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,529,875.24 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.4190

17.0731

JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to VND 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 17.6843, compared to 17.9710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.3271 VND (High: 18.2542 / Low: 16.9271). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1657 VND (High: 18.3911 / Low: 18.2254).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3271

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1657

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3762 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 18.3069) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.9286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6217 (-3.28%).

2026 Avg (August) 18.3069

2025 Avg (August) 18.9286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.2314	17.7621	18.0327
February	18.2778	17.6343	17.9554
March	18.0881	17.3650	17.6321
April	17.9630	17.4058	17.7386
May	17.8839	17.4550	17.5615
June	17.4082	16.8851	17.1853
July	18.2542	16.9271	17.6351
August	18.3911	18.2254	18.3069