About USD/KRW
USD/KRW pairs the dollar against the South Korean won. South Korea's economy - the 10th largest globally - is dominated by technology exports (semiconductors, electronics, shipbuilding) and is highly sensitive to global trade cycles. The Bank of Korea (BOK) sets monetary policy, and its base rate decisions are the primary domestic catalyst. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings, semiconductor demand forecasts, and Chinese trade data all influence the won. The pair tends to rise when global technology demand slows and fall during tech upcycles. Daily ranges average 5-15 KRW, with spreads of 5-15 KRW. The won is partially managed, and the BOK and Ministry of Finance have intervened historically during excessive volatility. USD/KRW is most liquid during the Tokyo and Seoul trading hours.
Historical Rates - Last 7 Days
| Date | Close | Change |
|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 1360.5900 | +0.28% |
| 2026-10-07 | 1342.5601 | -1.33% |
| 2026-10-08 | 1343.7500 | +0.09% |
| 2026-10-09 | 1339.7400 | -0.30% |
| 2026-10-10 | 1339.0800 | -0.05% |
| 2026-10-11 | 1342.9900 | +0.29% |
| 2026-10-12 | 1334.1200 | -0.66% |
See full price history on the historical rate lookup tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value for USD/KRW?
One standard lot (100,000 units) on USD/KRW has a pip value of approximately $10.00. The minimum price increment (tick) is 0.01. A pip is typically the third decimal place for this pair, meaning 1 pip = 0.0001 for most pairs.
What time is USD/KRW most active?
USD/KRW sees its highest trading volume during the Tokyo session. As an exotic pair, liquidity can thin significantly outside of the primary sessions listed above. Spreads widen and slippage increases during off-hours.
What economic events affect USD/KRW most?
The most impactful events for USD/KRW come from the USD and KRW economies. US releases — non-farm payrolls, CPI, FOMC rate decisions, and GDP — are among the most market-moving events globally. A surprise in any of these can shift the pair 50–100 pips within minutes. The upcoming events section above lists the specific releases scheduled in the next two weeks.