2026 VUV to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0609 KRW

YEARLY LOW

11.7878 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3621 KRW

2026 VUV to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the VUV to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 13.0609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 11.7878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2731 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9798 to the December average rate of 12.0410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.0609 was up 4.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.5256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,305 KRW

2025 Average 59,416 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 58,939 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,365.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.9131

11.8949

JanuMarcMayJuly

VUV 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 12.3935, compared to 12.2682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.9532 KRW (High: 13.0172 / Low: 12.0640). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1177 KRW (High: 12.0990 / Low: 11.9813).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9532

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4543 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 12.8282) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.5015), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3267 (+11.54%).

2026 Avg (June) 12.8282

2025 Avg (June) 11.5015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1911	11.7878	11.9798
February	12.2653	11.8999	12.0461
March	12.7075	11.9997	12.5114
April	12.6736	12.2805	12.4374
May	12.6263	12.3439	12.5578
June	13.0609	12.6534	12.8282
July	13.0172	12.0640	12.4953
August	12.0990	11.9813	12.0410