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USD to KRW Market Data

US dollar (USD) to South Korean won (KRW) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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USD to KRW at 1475 is 2.6% above its 3-month average of 1437, having traded in a relatively stable 7.1% range from 1379 to 1477

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1 KRW = 0.000678 USD

Is the USD to KRW 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 US dollar against the South Korean won is to review how the USD/KRW rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to KRW exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

Date	USD/KRW	Change	Period
28 Nov 2025	1467.63	0.4% ▲	2 Week
13 Sep 2025	1393.03	5.8% ▲	3 Month
12 Dec 2024	1430.26	3% ▲	1 Year
13 Dec 2020	1091.82	35% ▲	5 Year
15 Dec 2015	1181.73	24.7% ▲	10 Year
17 Dec 2005	1016.18	45% ▲	20 Year

USD/KRW historic rates & change to 12-Dec-2025

USD/KRW is under pressure, trading at 1475, 2.6% above the 3-month avg of 1437. Analysts expect further Fed rate cuts may push the dollar lower as risk-on sentiment grows. With the won down 4% this quarter and inflation concerns rising, the medium-term outlook remains bearish

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USD to KRW 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 US dollar are worth in South Korean won across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :

USD	KRW

USD	KRW
$ 0.0007	₩ 1
$ 0.0034	₩ 5
$ 0.0068	₩ 10
$ 0.0136	₩ 20
$ 0.0339	₩ 50
$ 0.0678	₩ 100
$ 0.1695	₩ 250
$ 0.3390	₩ 500
$ 0.6780	₩ 1,000
$ 1.3560	₩ 2,000
$ 3.3900	₩ 5,000
$ 6.7800	₩ 10,000
$ 13.56	₩ 20,000
$ 33.90	₩ 50,000
$ 67.80	₩ 100,000

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*Converted at the current USD-KRW interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for USD to KRW?

The best USD to KRW exchange rate is 1466.06 from XE. This is -0.6% compared to the mid-market rate 1,474.9.

As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to South Korean won (KRW) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Dollar to South Korean won 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 USD-KRW mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.

How do USD-KRW rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full USD to KRW - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to KRW exchange rate is XE at 1466.06, -0.6% from the latest mid-market rate 1,474.9.

The next best is Wise at 1454.59, -1.4% from the mid-rate.

Then Western Union at 1451.31, which is -1.6% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is -80.1321 at -105.4% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is -88.9815 at -106% and the Citibank rate is -21.1356 at -101.4% compared to the mid-rate 1,474.9.

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.

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