Historic South Korean Won North Korean won

South Korean Won north korean won history for November 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.69589 (21/11/2023) and the lowest 0.70107 (21/11/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.74.

KRW KPW average rate for November 2023 is 0.69039, the change between 01/11/2023 and 30/11/2023 is -4.8 %.

01 November 20231 KRW = 0.6666 KPW
06 November 20231 KRW = 0.6882 KPW
07 November 20231 KRW = 0.6939 KPW
08 November 20231 KRW = 0.6899 KPW
09 November 20231 KRW = 0.6880 KPW
10 November 20231 KRW = 0.6843 KPW
11 November 20231 KRW = 0.6835 KPW
12 November 20231 KRW = 0.6836 KPW
13 November 20231 KRW = 0.6820 KPW
14 November 20231 KRW = 0.6823 KPW
15 November 20231 KRW = 0.6901 KPW
16 November 20231 KRW = 0.6913 KPW
17 November 20231 KRW = 0.6964 KPW
18 November 20231 KRW = 0.6953 KPW
19 November 20231 KRW = 0.6953 KPW
20 November 20231 KRW = 0.6953 KPW
21 November 20231 KRW = 0.6987 KPW
22 November 20231 KRW = 0.6949 KPW
23 November 20231 KRW = 0.6930 KPW
26 November 20231 KRW = 0.6907 KPW
27 November 20231 KRW = 0.6978 KPW
28 November 20231 KRW = 0.6910 KPW
29 November 20231 KRW = 0.6990 KPW
30 November 20231 KRW = 0.6986 KPW

01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification

North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.

30/11/2009: Currency revaluation

North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.

27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The Korean Won faced significant volatility during the global financial crisis, as global markets tumbled and investor confidence wavered.

01/12/2001: Currency redenomination

North Korean won is redenominated, with the previous notes and coins being replaced by new ones at a ratio of 1 for 1,000.

01/01/1998: Establishment of IMF Program

South Korea agreed to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, which stabilized the value of the Korean Won and initiated economic reforms.

03/12/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

The Korean Won experienced a sharp depreciation during the Asian Financial Crisis, causing severe economic hardships and requiring international assistance.

25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates

North Korea introduces foreign exchange certificates to counter hyperinflation and stabilize its economy.

27/02/1980: Declaration of Martial Law

Amidst political turmoil, President Chun Doo-hwan declared martial law, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the Korean Won.

06/12/1979: Second major revaluation

North Korean won undergoes its second major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 10.

22/06/1962: Introduction of the Hwan

To combat inflation, the South Korean government introduced the Hwan as the new currency, replacing the old Korean Won.

31/12/1959: First major revaluation

North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.

27/07/1953: Armistice Agreement

Following the Korean War, the Armistice Agreement was signed, stabilizing the region and aiding in the recovery of the Korean Won.

06/12/1947: Introduction of North Korean won

North Korean won is introduced as the official currency of North Korea, replacing the Korean yen at par value.

15/08/1945: Liberation from Japanese Rule

Upon the end of Japanese colonial rule, the Korean Won was introduced as the official currency of South Korea.