South Korean Won to Canadian Dollar
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Convert South Korean Won to Canadian Dollar using today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 KRW = 0.0009 CAD
1 CAD = 1,063.83 KRW
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common South Korean Won to Canadian Dollar amounts

KRW CAD
1 KRW 0.0009 CAD
5 KRW 0.0047 CAD
10 KRW 0.0094 CAD
25 KRW 0.0235 CAD
50 KRW 0.047 CAD
100 KRW 0.094 CAD
500 KRW 0.47 CAD
1,000 KRW 0.94 CAD
5,000 KRW 4.7 CAD
10,000 KRW 9.4 CAD

About the South Korean Won

The South Korean Won (symbol: โ‚ฉ; code: KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, issued by the Bank of Korea. One of Asia's most actively traded currencies, the won is heavily influenced by South Korea's export-driven economy, particularly in semiconductors, automobiles, and shipbuilding.

About the Canadian Dollar

The Canadian Dollar (symbol: C$; code: CAD) is the official currency of Canada, issued by the Bank of Canada. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often nicknamed the "loonie" after the loon bird depicted on the one-dollar coin, the Canadian dollar's value is closely tied to global oil prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the South Korean Won to Canadian Dollar exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Bank of Korea and the Bank of Canada, inflation differences between South Korea and Canada, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

Yes. We support 15 major currencies for conversion: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, KRW, SGD, NZD, and SEK. Use the swap button above to flip the direction of this conversion, or open any other supported currency pair directly.

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