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# South Korea Exchange Rate

> South Korea exchange rate is 1406.30 per USD as of Aug 2026, from 1497.43 per USD. History from 1957, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Exchange Rate in South Korea fell to 1406.30 per USD in Aug 2026 from 1497.43 per USD in Jul 2026.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1406.30 per USD | 1497.43 per USD | 1706.80 per USD (Jan 1998) | 50.00 per USD (Jan 1960) | 1957–2026 | LCU / USD | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's exchange rate right now?**

Exchange Rate in South Korea is 1406.30 per USD as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's exchange rate?**

The all-time high is 1706.80 per USD (Jan 1998); the record low is 50.00 per USD (Jan 1960), over a series starting in 1957.

**How often is this series updated?**

Exchange Rate for South Korea is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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