YEARLY HIGH
0.0644 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0611 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0625 INR

2026 KRW to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0624 to the December average rate of 0.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0644 was up 1.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 322,008 INR
2025 Average 306,679 INR
Yearly Trough Low 305,486 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,522.14 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0638
0.0610
JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW to INR 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 0.0627, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 INR (High: 0.0643 / Low: 0.0612). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 INR (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.0636) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+3.76%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.0636
2025 Avg (May) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0612 0.0624
February 0.0637 0.0614 0.0627
March 0.0632 0.0616 0.0624
April 0.0642 0.0612 0.0629
May 0.0644 0.0630 0.0636
June 0.0628 0.0611 0.0620
July 0.0613 0.0611 0.0612