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Read guide →DAILY REFERENCE EXCHANGE RATES
1 USD is approximately 130.02 KPW at the reference rate dated 2026-11-02.
| Date | 1 USD in KPW |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | 130.02 |
| 2026-11-01 | 130.02 |
| 2026-10-29 | 130.01 |
| 2026-10-28 | 130.01 |
| 2026-10-27 | 130.02 |
| 2026-10-26 | 130.02 |
| 2026-10-25 | 130.01 |
Missing days are not presented as new observations. The chart uses locally stored daily reference data.
Multiply the amount in USD by the rate:
1 × 130.02 = 130.02 KPW
The reverse reference rate is approximately 0.00769112 USD for 1 KPW.
It is a daily reference value from Frankfurter, not a live buy or sell offer. For cross-rates we use observations from the same date.
No. Check the final quote from your bank, card provider or transfer service.
Publication schedules, weekends and gaps differ by currency. A cross-rate uses the latest date shared by both currencies.
Read the methodology →Reference rate dated 2026-11-02. Fees are excluded.
1 USD is approximately 130.02 KPW using the daily reference rate dated 2026-11-02. This estimate excludes fees.
Multiply the amount in United States Dollar (USD) by 130.02. For example, 1 × 130.02 = 130.02 KPW.
No. CurrencyCalc calculates reference values. It does not exchange money or process payments. Compare the final rate, spread and fees with your bank or transfer provider.
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