YEARLY HIGH
1517.1300 KRW
YEARLY LOW
407.5652 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
928.3273 KRW

2026 TMT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1517.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 407.5652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1109.5648 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1454.4563 to the December average rate of 409.5064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1517.1300 was up 2.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 1487.0686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,585,650 KRW
2025 Average 7,108,238 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,037,826 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,547,824.06 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1598.6198
301.4052
JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 1098.5968, compared to 417.5189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 681.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1098.5968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.5189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1092.7292 KRW (High: 1513.0894 / Low: 420.3603). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5345 KRW (High: 411.0997 / Low: 407.5652).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1092.7292
August Spread (Stable) ±3.5345

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 906.2246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -906.2246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1490.5185) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1457.9418), the exchange rate shifted by +32.5768 (+2.23%).

2026 Avg (March) 1490.5185
2025 Avg (March) 1457.9418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1478.7800 1429.8600 1454.4563
February 1471.7800 1427.9297 1447.7061
March 1517.1300 1439.8984 1490.5185
April 1513.0894 420.3603 1334.0300
May 430.6974 420.4650 427.8055
June 445.5236 431.0575 437.0644
July 443.0813 409.9112 425.5314
August 411.0997 407.5652 409.5064