2026 YER to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5343 KRW

YEARLY LOW

5.9884 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2064 KRW

2026 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 6.5343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.9884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5460 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1009 to the December average rate of 6.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.5343 was up 5.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,672 KRW

2025 Average 29,282 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 29,942 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,729.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.4584

5.9861

JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 6.2249, compared to 6.1508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4757 KRW (High: 6.5134 / Low: 6.0377). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 KRW (High: 6.0552 / Low: 5.9938).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4757

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 0.2508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 6.4190) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.6195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7995 (+14.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 6.4190

2025 Avg (June) 5.6195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2010	5.9977	6.1009
February	6.1736	5.9884	6.0725
March	6.3585	6.0360	6.2475
April	6.3409	6.1448	6.2270
May	6.3172	6.1759	6.2827
June	6.5343	6.3313	6.4190
July	6.5134	6.0377	6.2763
August	6.0552	5.9938	6.0254