2026 NGN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1463 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.9982 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0768 KRW

2026 NGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 1.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0244 to the December average rate of 1.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1463 was up 12.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,146,315 KRW

2025 Average 935,104 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 998,160 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,155.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1312

1.0147

JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN 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 1.0795, compared to 1.0686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0687 KRW (High: 1.1279 / Low: 1.0592). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 KRW (High: 1.0611 / Low: 1.0442).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.1215) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2420 (+27.51%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.1215

2025 Avg (June) 0.8795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0464	0.9982	1.0244
February	1.0787	1.0401	1.0664
March	1.1129	1.0484	1.0821
April	1.1036	1.0722	1.0906
May	1.0990	1.0710	1.0919
June	1.1463	1.1056	1.1215
July	1.1279	1.0592	1.0863
August	1.0611	1.0442	1.0509