USD to KPW Exchange Rate History
Yearly and monthly average United States Dollar/North Korean Won rates since 2021, with charts.
USD to KPW Chart
USD to KPW rate on a specific date
Pick any date back to 2021 to see that day’s mid-market rate. Weekends and holidays use the closest earlier trading day.
USD to KPW Rate by Year
Average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 United States Dollar in North Korean Won, every year since 2021. Click a year for its monthly breakdown.
USD/KPW averaged 899.99 KPW per USD in September 2026, down 0.00% from August. Across 2021–2026 the yearly average has been 899.99 KPW per USD, and the biggest single-year move came in 2023, when the rate rose 0.01%.
| Year | Average | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 900.00 | 900.06 | 899.95 | 0.00% |
| 2025 | 900.00 | 900.30 | 899.89 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 900.00 | 900.13 | 899.93 | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 899.99 | 900.12 | 899.85 | +0.01% |
| 2022 | 899.98 | 900.10 | 899.82 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 899.98 | 900.09 | 899.89 | 0.00% |
Change compares each year’s closing rate with its opening rate. Source: daily mid-market rates. First and last years may be partial.
USD to KPW in 2026 by Month
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 United States Dollar in North Korean Won this year, newest first.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 899.99 | 900.01 | 899.98 |
| August 2026 | 900.00 | 900.05 | 899.95 |
| July 2026 | 899.99 | 900.02 | 899.97 |
| June 2026 | 899.99 | 900.02 | 899.96 |
| May 2026 | 899.99 | 900.03 | 899.95 |
| April 2026 | 899.99 | 900.03 | 899.97 |
| March 2026 | 900.00 | 900.05 | 899.97 |
| February 2026 | 900.01 | 900.06 | 899.97 |
| January 2026 | 900.00 | 900.06 | 899.96 |
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USD/KPW history FAQ
When was the USD to KPW exchange rate at its highest?
Based on daily mid-market data since 2021, the USD/KPW rate peaked in 2025 at 900.30 KPW per 1 USD. Its lowest point came in 2022, at 899.82 KPW.
What was the average USD to KPW exchange rate in 2025?
In 2025, 1 USD was worth 900.00 KPW on average, ranging between a low of 899.89 and a high of 900.30 KPW over the year.
How far back does this USD/KPW history go?
The chart and tables cover 2021 to 2026, built from daily mid-market rates. Yearly and monthly figures are averages, highs and lows of those daily mid-market rates.