Is the KRW to USD 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 South Korean won against the US dollar is to review how the KRW/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the KRW to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | KRW/USD | Period |
|---|
11 Oct 2025 | 0.000700 | 2 Week |
27 Jul 2025 | 0.000723 | 3 Month |
25 Oct 2024 | 0.000720 | 1 Year |
26 Oct 2020 | 0.000883 | 5 Year |
28 Oct 2015 | 0.000880 | 10 Year |
30 Oct 2005 | 0.000959 | 20 Year |
KRW/USD historic rates
USD/KRW currently at 1432, up 2.1% from a 3-month avg. of 1402. Analysts indicate rising volatility due to US economic pressures and cautious Fed expectations, while the KRW could face further depreciation amid stalled trade talks and intervention challenges. Monitor upcoming data closely
KRW to USD 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 South Korean won are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different KRW amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current KRW-USD interbank exchange rate.
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What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for KRW to USD?
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
South Korean won (KRW) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
South Korean won to Dollar 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 KRW-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do KRW-USD rates compare between providers?
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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