# [Won daily] USD/KRW closes at 1,323.1, its lowest level this year By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/41026 Published: 2026-10-26T12:27:53.000Z Updated: 2026-10-26T12:27:53.000Z Section: Investing > USD/KRW opened at 1,324.0 and closed at 1,323.1, down 1.5 won from the previous close. The won ended at its strongest level this year. The South Korean won strengthened as USD/KRW closed at 1,323.1 won per dollar, down 1.5 won from the previous session and at its lowest level this year. The rate was 15.0% below the year's high of 1,555.8. The lower dollar-won rate put the won at its strongest closing level of the year. Bank of Korea published rates for October 26 showed USD/KRW opening at 1,324.0, down 0.6 won from the previous close of 1,324.6. It closed at 1,323.1, a further decline of 0.9 won during the session. The close matched the year's low of 1,323.1, against a high of 1,555.8 on July 2. It was also 100.9 won below the July 31 rate of 1,424.0, reflecting a stronger won. The comparison with a year earlier also illustrates the won's appreciation. Converting 1 million won into dollars at the October 24, 2025 rate of 1,437.1 would have yielded about $695.85. Converting that amount back at 1,323.1 would return about 920,674 won, a decline of 79,326 won, or 7.9%, in won terms. The same day's exchange rates were 198.42 won per Chinese yuan and 843 won per 100 Japanese yen. [The won today]()