The KRW/USD pair shows how many US dollars one South Korean won can buy, reflecting Korea's export-driven economy against the world's primary reserve currency.
The curve shows the change in one unit of KRW expressed in USD. An upward slope means the base currency is strengthening relative to the quote currency; a downward slope indicates the opposite.
Use the 7-day, 30-day or 1-year periods to distinguish a short movement from a more lasting trend.
Volatility can reflect central-bank announcements, economic data, trade flows or risk sentiment. A chart is not a forecast: it describes the observations available for the selected period.
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The KRW/USD exchange rate measures the value of the South Korean won against the US dollar, indicating how many US dollars are needed to purchase one won. This pair is widely used by traders, importers, and exporters dealing with South Korea's trade-dependent economy. When the won appreciates against the dollar, it means the won strengthens, making Korean exports more expensive and imports cheaper.
The Bank of Korea and the Federal Reserve set monetary policies that influence interest rate differentials, inflation, and economic growth. South Korea's economy is heavily reliant on exports of semiconductors, automobiles, and ships, making the won sensitive to global trade cycles and commodity prices. Capital flows, risk sentiment, and geopolitical tensions in the region also affect the pair. The US dollar's status as a safe-haven currency often leads to won depreciation during global risk-off events.
Over the past several years, the KRW/USD pair has experienced periods of volatility driven by shifts in global trade policy, changes in interest rate expectations, and economic cycles. The won has generally trended weaker against the dollar during times of global uncertainty, while periods of strong export demand and favorable trade balances have supported the won. The pair remains influenced by the relative health of the US and South Korean economies, with no single direction guaranteed.
This analysis is provided for information only and is neither a forecast nor financial advice.
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| Date UTC | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 0,00069958 | +0.44% | |
| 0,00069652 | +0.06% | |
| 0,00069609 | +0.38% | |
| 0,00069345 | -1.49% | |
| 0,00070393 | +1.53% | |
| 0,00069335 | +0.75% | |
| 0,00068816 | +0.78% | |
| 0,00068285 | -0.44% |
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