The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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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.
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
02 Jun 2025
1377.07
0.9% ▼
2 Week
18 Mar 2025
1449.94
5.9% ▼
3 Month
16 Jun 2024
1383.28
1.3% ▼
1 Year
17 Jun 2020
1215.35
12.3% ▲
5 Year
19 Jun 2015
1105.55
23.5% ▲
10 Year
21 Jun 2005
1011.61
34.9% ▲
20 Year
USD/KRW historic rates & change to 16-Jun-2025
#FX Update: USD/KRW drops to 1366, hitting 3-yr low amid US tariff concerns & potential Fed rate cuts. Analysts predict continued volatility w/ pair trading well below 3-month avg of 1413. S.Korean political instability & US trade policies likely to keep pressure on exchange rate, per experts
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 * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to KRW?
The best USD to KRW exchange rate is 1350.46 from XE.
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.
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.
Recent analysis indicates that the USD to KRW exchange rate is under significant pressure due to a combination of trade policy concerns and economic data outcomes.