YEARLY HIGH
647.6279 KRW
YEARLY LOW
593.0532 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
614.6008 KRW

2026 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 647.6279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 593.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.5747 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 604.0703 to the December average rate of 597.4128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 647.6279 was up 4.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 617.6150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,238,139 KRW
2025 Average 2,949,505 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,965,266 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,873.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

639.9565
593.5452
JanuMarcMayJuly

TOP 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 616.6439, compared to 608.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.6439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 608.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 47.8948 KRW (High: 645.4578 / Low: 597.5631). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6463 KRW (High: 599.2956 / Low: 593.6493).

July Spread (Volatile) ±47.8948
August Spread (Stable) ±5.6463

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 22.1176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 636.0889) against the same month in 2025 (average: 567.1164), the exchange rate shifted by +68.9725 (+12.16%).

2026 Avg (June) 636.0889
2025 Avg (June) 567.1164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 614.1725 593.8549 604.0703
February 611.2652 593.0532 601.2668
March 630.1002 598.0240 619.0478
April 628.4220 608.9287 616.7089
May 626.0760 612.0751 622.6807
June 647.6279 627.4188 636.0889
July 645.4578 597.5631 619.5304
August 599.2956 593.6493 597.4128