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USD to KPW Market Data
US dollar (USD) to North Korean won (KPW) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Sell USD →
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1 USD = 900.00 KPW
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USD to KPW is steady at its 3-month average 900.
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Is the USD to KPW 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 North Korean won is to review how the USD/KPW rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to KPW exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/KPW
Change
Period
07 Jul 2023
900.00
no change
2 Week
22 Apr 2023
900.00
no change
3 Month
21 Jul 2022
900.00
no change
1 Year
22 Jul 2018
900.00
no change
5 Year
23 Jul 2013
900.00
no change
10 Year
26 Jul 2003
2.2000
40809.1% ▲
20 Year
USD/KPW historic rates & change to 21-Jul-2023
USD to KPW 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 North 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 * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to KPW?
The best USD to KPW exchange rate is 894.15 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 900.00.
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 North Korean won (KPW) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to 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-KPW mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-KPW rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best USD to KPW exchange rate is 894.15 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-market rate 900.00. The next best rate is 878.4 from WorldRemit, -2.4% from the mid-rate.
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.