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KPW to JPY Market Data
North Korean won (KPW) to Japanese yen (JPY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 KPW = 0.1622 JPY
▲+0.2%
KPW to JPY at 0.1607 is near its 3-month average, having traded in a relatively stable 6.5% range from 0.1565 to 0.1666
Is the KPW to JPY Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the North Korean won against the Japanese yen is to review how the KPW/JPY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the KPW to JPY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
KPW/JPY
Period
14 Jun 2025
0.1601
2 Week
30 Mar 2025
0.1661
3 Month
28 Jun 2024
0.1788
1 Year
29 Jun 2020
0.1195
5 Year
01 Jul 2015
0.1367
10 Year
03 Jul 2005
50.63
20 Year
KPW/JPY historic rates
KPW to JPY Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much North Korean won are worth in Japanese yen across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different KPW amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for KPW to JPY?
The best KPW to JPY exchange rate is 0.1598 from WorldRemit. This is -1.5% compared to the mid-market rate 0.1622.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
North Korean won (KPW) to Japanese yen (JPY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Won to Yen comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest KPW-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do KPW-JPY rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
KPW to JPY - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best KPW to JPY exchange rate is WorldRemit at 0.1598, -1.5% from the latest mid-market rate 0.1622.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.