YEARLY HIGH
193.7400 KRW
YEARLY LOW
176.9799 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.5621 KRW

2026 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 193.7400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 176.9799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7601 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.1308 to the December average rate of 178.0326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 193.7400 was up 6.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 181.4914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 968,700 KRW
2025 Average 855,549 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 884,900 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,800.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

191.4727
176.8108
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 184.2724, compared to 181.4311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.2724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.4311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 14.7009 KRW (High: 192.7444 / Low: 178.0435). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5798 KRW (High: 178.5597 / Low: 176.9799).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.7009
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 6.7969 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 190.2509) against the same month in 2025 (average: 163.6023), the exchange rate shifted by +26.6485 (+16.29%).

2026 Avg (June) 190.2509
2025 Avg (June) 163.6023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.0348 177.0138 179.1308
February 182.6449 177.4168 179.8301
March 188.6500 178.9765 185.2216
April 188.1475 182.4563 184.6183
May 187.6686 183.2517 186.5826
June 193.7400 187.3973 190.2509
July 192.7444 178.0435 184.8295
August 178.5597 176.9799 178.0326