2026 RWF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0658 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.9702 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0113 KRW

2026 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 1.0658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.9702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0956 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9986 to the December average rate of 0.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0658 was down 0.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,329 KRW

2025 Average 4,961 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,851 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0507

0.9714

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF 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 1.0162, compared to 0.9968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0792 KRW (High: 1.0606 / Low: 0.9814). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 KRW (High: 0.9859 / Low: 0.9702).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0441) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0905 (+9.49%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0441

2025 Avg (June) 0.9536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0147	0.9802	0.9986
February	1.0129	0.9803	0.9932
March	1.0363	0.9875	1.0216
April	1.0371	0.9992	1.0160
May	1.0307	1.0084	1.0236
June	1.0658	1.0209	1.0441
July	1.0606	0.9814	1.0156
August	0.9859	0.9702	0.9780

2026 RWF నుండి KRW చారిత్రక సమీక్ష