2026 KRW to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0115 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0106 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0111 ZAR

2026 KRW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0115 was down 14.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0135, 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 57,699 ZAR

2025 Average 62,933 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 52,806 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,893.27 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0116

0.0107

JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to ZAR 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 0.0111, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 ZAR (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0115).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.0115) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-9.84%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.0115

2025 Avg (August) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0115	0.0110	0.0112
February	0.0112	0.0109	0.0111
March	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
April	0.0113	0.0110	0.0112
May	0.0113	0.0108	0.0109
June	0.0111	0.0106	0.0107
July	0.0115	0.0106	0.0110
August	0.0115	0.0115	0.0115