2026 TMT to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1517.1300 KRW

YEARLY LOW

407.4625 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

928.3748 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 407.4625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1109.6675 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1454.4563 to the December average rate of 409.8861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.82% (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 2,037,312 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,548,337.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1598.5818

301.8229

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 417.7088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 680.8880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1098.5968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.7088

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 3.6373 KRW (High: 411.0997 / Low: 407.4625).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1092.7292

August Spread (Stable) ±3.6373

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	407.4625	409.8861