South Korea Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The won strengthened to 1,406.3 per dollar in August from 1,497.43 in July, the lowest since September 2025. The August reading is down from a recent peak of 1,527.3 in June and remains above the 1,389.66 level a year earlier. The all-time high for the series is 1,706.8 in January 1998, while the all-time low is 50 in January 1960, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
The Korean won traded at 1,406.3 per US dollar in August 2026, strengthening from 1,497.43 in July. The exchange rate remains well below the all-time high of 1,706.8 recorded in January 1998. Data are available since January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1406.30 per USD | 1497.43 per USD | 1706.80 per USDJan 1998 | 50.00 per USDJan 1960 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in South Korea averaged 1095.31 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 1706.80 per USD in Jan 1998 and a record low of 50.00 per USD in Jan 1960. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
The indicator tracks the official period-average exchange rate of the Korean won against the US dollar, expressed in local currency units per US dollar. It is reported on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 1957 to the present.
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