YEARLY HIGH
38.7122 KRW
YEARLY LOW
35.1263 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1997 KRW

2026 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 38.7122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 35.1263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5859 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7445 to the December average rate of 35.5140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.7122 was up 2.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 37.8610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,561 KRW
2025 Average 173,035 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 175,632 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,929.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

38.2934
35.2613
JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 37.4981, compared to 36.3043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 2.9161 KRW (High: 38.6788 / Low: 35.7627). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6006 KRW (High: 37.5459 / Low: 36.9453).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9161
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6006

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 1.5806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 38.0408) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.3004), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7403 (+14.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 38.0408
2025 Avg (June) 33.3004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6670 36.8414 37.7445
February 38.1694 37.0838 37.5445
March 38.6481 36.3432 37.2281
April 37.4465 36.4345 37.0233
May 37.5459 36.9453 37.4076
June 38.7122 37.3734 38.0408
July 38.6788 35.7627 37.0946
August 35.8764 35.1263 35.5140