2026 PKR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 5.5992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 5.1124.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4868 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1966 to the December average rate of 5.1940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5992 was up 5.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.3031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
PKR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3209, compared to 5.2811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.3886 KRW (High: 5.5902 / Low: 5.2016). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 KRW (High: 5.2113 / Low: 5.1601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1741 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.5037) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.8244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6792 (+14.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2882 | 5.1124 | 5.1966 |
| February | 5.2620 | 5.1232 | 5.1804 |
| March | 5.4248 | 5.1589 | 5.3386 |
| April | 5.4284 | 5.2365 | 5.3231 |
| May | 5.4132 | 5.2864 | 5.3833 |
| June | 5.5992 | 5.4271 | 5.5037 |
| July | 5.5902 | 5.2016 | 5.3681 |
| August | 5.2113 | 5.1601 | 5.1940 |