Convert KPW to USD — live rate

Convert North Korean Wons to United States Dollars and compare the real cost of sending money.

KPW
USD
1 KPW = 0.0000 USD • Mid-market rate
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Historical KPW/USD exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: KPW to USD

1 KPW → 0.00 USD
5 KPW → 0.00 USD
10 KPW → 0.00 USD
50 KPW → 0.00 USD
100 KPW → 0.00 USD
500 KPW → 0.00 USD
1,000 KPW → 0.00 USD
5,000 KPW → 0.00 USD

Real cost of KPW → USD

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 KPW
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

KPW — North Korean Won
ISO Code KPW
Symbol ₩
Central Bank Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Common Notes ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩200, ₩500, ₩1000, ₩2000, ₩5000
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USD — United States Dollar
ISO Code USD
Symbol $
Central Bank Federal Reserve Bank
Common Notes $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.