YEARLY HIGH
34.1564 KRW
YEARLY LOW
30.6473 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0369 KRW

2026 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 34.1564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 30.6473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5091 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6427 to the December average rate of 31.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 34.1564 was down 18.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 41.6757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,707,822 KRW
2025 Average 1,802,928 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,532,365 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,456.53 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

33.8981
31.5857
JanuMarcMayJuly

TRY 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 33.2467, compared to 31.7784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 2.6517 KRW (High: 33.2990 / Low: 30.6473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2291 KRW (High: 32.8753 / Low: 32.6462).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6517
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2291

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 33.6427) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.9335), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2909 (-17.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 33.6427
2025 Avg (January) 40.9335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1564 32.9005 33.6427
February 33.7453 32.5491 33.1191
March 34.1090 32.7477 33.7054
April 34.0087 32.6834 33.1651
May 32.8753 32.6462 32.7655
June 33.8525 32.6292 33.0821
July 33.2990 30.6473 31.7784