2026 PYG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2557 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.2131 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2357 KRW

2026 PYG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PYG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.2557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2175 to the December average rate of 0.2421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2557 was up 15.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,278 KRW

2025 Average 943 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,066 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2539

0.2142

JanuMarcMayJuly

PYG 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 0.2328, compared to 0.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0150 KRW (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2406). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KRW (High: 0.2427 / Low: 0.2407).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2462) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0676 (+37.84%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2462

2025 Avg (July) 0.1786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2227	0.2131	0.2175
February	0.2241	0.2149	0.2212
March	0.2332	0.2239	0.2295
April	0.2372	0.2281	0.2319
May	0.2505	0.2365	0.2463
June	0.2550	0.2465	0.2506
July	0.2557	0.2406	0.2462
August	0.2427	0.2407	0.2421