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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Exports YoY fell to 48.0 in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
South Korea Exports YoY fell to 48.0 in April 2026, released May 2026, down 1.2 from March's 49.2 reading. The print exceeded the 45.3 consensus by 2.7. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 17.21. Over the past 3 months, Exports YoY averaged 34.95, vs 8.42 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 96th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
48
Actual
45.3
Consensus
49.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.88 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Apr 2026
Predicted: 45.86
Actual: 48.3
Error: -2.44
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.32 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
The May 2026 reading fell from the previous value of 49.2. Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmanomics model has produced a median absolute forecast error of ±1.88. Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500) and positively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bullish Nikkei 225).
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