The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to South Korea can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to South Korea bank accounts or pay a South Korean won invoice.
JPY to KRW Market Data
Japanese yen (JPY) to South Korean won (KRW) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 JPY = 9.4772 KRW
▲+0.3% since yesterday
JPY to KRW is at 7-day highs near 9.4783, 2.7% below its 3-month average of 9.7361, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.6% range from 9.3666 to 10.17
Is the JPY to KRW Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Japanese yen against the South Korean won is to review how the JPY/KRW rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the JPY to KRW exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
JPY/KRW
Period
31 May 2025
9.6014
2 Week
16 Mar 2025
9.7644
3 Month
14 Jun 2024
8.7868
1 Year
15 Jun 2020
11.24
5 Year
17 Jun 2015
9.0435
10 Year
19 Jun 2005
9.2821
20 Year
JPY/KRW historic rates
JPY to KRW Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Japanese yen are worth in South Korean won across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different JPY amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for JPY to KRW?
The best JPY to KRW exchange rate is 9.4203 from XE. This is -0.6% compared to the mid-market rate 9.4772.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Japanese yen (JPY) to South Korean won (KRW) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Yen to South Korean won comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest JPY-KRW mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do JPY-KRW rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best JPY to KRW exchange rate is 9.4203 from XE, -0.6% from the mid-market rate 9.4772. The next best rate is 9.4109 from Wise, -0.7% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 9.335 is -1.5% from the mid-rate.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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