2026 KWD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5041.1629 KRW

YEARLY LOW

4576.9825 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

4795.0197 KRW

2026 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 5041.1629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 4576.9825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 464.1804 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4734.5838 to the December average rate of 4622.3745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5041.1629 was up 4.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 4830.1695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,205,814 KRW

2025 Average 23,171,549 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 22,884,913 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,320,901.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4990.6791

4588.8922

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD to KRW 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 4820.6376, compared to 4718.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 102.4713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4820.6376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4718.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 375.6109 KRW (High: 5019.1558 / Low: 4643.5449). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 78.7860 KRW (High: 4871.5441 / Low: 4792.7582).

July Spread (Volatile) ±375.6109

May Spread (Stable) ±78.7860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 191.5836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -191.5836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4957.1969) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4461.1438), the exchange rate shifted by +496.0531 (+11.12%).

2026 Avg (June) 4957.1969

2025 Avg (June) 4461.1438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4809.3535	4667.2085	4734.5838
February	4787.2105	4658.6117	4719.8136
March	4915.1334	4715.6751	4852.2645
April	4889.4508	4743.4193	4810.4153
May	4871.5441	4792.7582	4849.5513
June	5041.1629	4896.1443	4957.1969
July	5019.1558	4643.5449	4813.9581
August	4671.7166	4576.9825	4622.3745