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Official Rate Sheet: South Korean Won (KRW) / Special Drawing Rights (XDR)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KRW = 0.0005 XDR

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

South Korean Won to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Rate (KRW to XDR)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 KRW in XDR?

1 KRW = 0.0005 XDR

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 South Korean Won (KRW) yields approximately 0.53 Special Drawing Rights (XDR) (inverse rate: 1 XDR = 1900.8796 KRW). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): KRW

You Receive (Estimate): XDR

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KRW = 0.0005 XDR

Kurs odwrotny: 1 XDR = 1900.8796 KRW

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check XDR to KRW (Special Drawing Rights to South Korean Won) Live Converter →

KRW to XDR Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for South Korean Won against Special Drawing Rights

Period High

0.0005 XDR

Period Low

0.0005 XDR

Volatility / Avg

0.0005 XDR

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.0005 XDR

Max: 0.0005 XDR

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.0005 XDR

Max: 0.0005 XDR

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KRW & XDR)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

South Korean Won → Special Drawing Rights (KRW / XDR)

Wholesale Benchmark

South Korean Won (KRW)	Special Drawing Rights (XDR)
1 KRW	0.00 XDR
5 KRW	0.00 XDR
10 KRW	0.01 XDR
25 KRW	0.01 XDR
50 KRW	0.03 XDR
100 KRW	0.05 XDR
200 KRW	0.11 XDR
250 KRW	0.13 XDR
500 KRW	0.26 XDR
1,000 KRW	0.53 XDR
2,500 KRW	1.32 XDR
5,000 KRW	2.63 XDR
10,000 KRW	5.26 XDR

Special Drawing Rights → South Korean Won (XDR / KRW)

Wholesale Benchmark

Special Drawing Rights (XDR)	South Korean Won (KRW)
1 XDR	1,900.88 KRW
5 XDR	9,504.40 KRW
10 XDR	19,008.80 KRW
25 XDR	47,521.99 KRW
50 XDR	95,043.98 KRW
100 XDR	190,087.96 KRW
200 XDR	380,175.92 KRW
250 XDR	475,219.90 KRW
500 XDR	950,439.81 KRW
1,000 XDR	1,900,879.61 KRW
2,500 XDR	4,752,199.03 KRW
5,000 XDR	9,504,398.06 KRW
10,000 XDR	19,008,796.13 KRW

Provider / Channel	KRW/XDR Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (XDR)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0005 XDR	0.00%	2.63 XDR	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0005 XDR	~3.50%	2.54 XDR	-0.09 XDR
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0005 XDR	~10.00%	2.37 XDR	-0.26 XDR

1 KRW to XDR: South Korean Won to Special Drawing Rights Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KRW to XDR or convert KRW to XDR describe the amount of Special Drawing Rights received per 1 South Korean Won. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KRW = 0.0005 XDR (inverse: 1 XDR = 1900.8796 KRW), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (South Korea ↔ International Monetary Fund (IMF))

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Korea (BoK) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KRW/XDR.

KRW and XDR Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for South Korea and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

How the KRW to XDR Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between South Korea (KRW) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (XDR) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between KRW and XDR:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Korea (BoK) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between South Korea and International Monetary Fund (IMF) exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (XDR) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: South Korean Won to Special Drawing Rights Conversion

Common questions regarding South Korean Won to Special Drawing Rights conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 KRW in XDR today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KRW = 0.0005 XDR), 1,000 South Korean Won equals approximately 0.53 Special Drawing Rights. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for South Korean Won?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with KRW?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Korea (BoK)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.