2026 NPR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2742 KRW

YEARLY LOW

9.3894 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8860 KRW

2026 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 10.2742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 9.3894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8848 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0165 to the December average rate of 9.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.2742 was down 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.8693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,371 KRW

2025 Average 51,021 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 46,947 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,424.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.1639

9.3911

JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 9.9825, compared to 9.5964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.8326 KRW (High: 10.2742 / Low: 9.4416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 KRW (High: 9.4885 / Low: 9.3894).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8326

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3621 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 9.7374) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2806 (-2.80%).

2026 Avg (July) 9.7374

2025 Avg (July) 10.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2071	9.7144	10.0165
February	10.1755	9.7958	9.9739
March	10.2267	9.8853	10.0478
April	10.1913	9.7582	9.9509
May	9.8586	9.7081	9.8063
June	10.2665	9.9666	10.0995
July	10.2742	9.4416	9.7374
August	9.4885	9.3894	9.4555