KRW to SVC Exchange Rate - Convert South Korean Won to El Salvador Colon

Converting from South Korean Won (KRW) to El Salvador Colon (SVC)

What is South Korean Won (KRW)

The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, one of the world's leading economies known for its technology and manufacturing industries. The symbol for the won is ₩, and it is subdivided into 100 jeon, although the use of jeon is quite rare.

The won has a rich history, established in 1902, replacing the Korean Yen at that time. The currency has undergone several changes and reforms, especially after the Korean War. Today, the Bank of Korea is responsible for issuing and regulating the currency. The value of the won can fluctuate due to various factors, including economic conditions, trade balances, and political stability.

What is El Salvador Colon (SVC)

The El Salvador Colon (SVC) was the official currency of El Salvador until 2001, when it was replaced by the US Dollar (USD) as part of a dollarization strategy. Despite the transition to the dollar, the colon remains a historical currency that represents the economic evolution of this Central American nation. The symbol for the colon is ₡, and it was subdivided into 100 centavos.

Introduced in 1892, the colon was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Spanish). Throughout its history, the colon faced several inflationary pressures, leading to multiple banknote series and denominations. Even though it is no longer in circulation, understanding the colon is essential for grasping El Salvador's monetary history and for those dealing with historical transactions or remittances that reference the colon.

Converting KRW to SVC

Converting South Korean Won (KRW) to El Salvador Colon (SVC) is not straightforward today, as the colón is no longer in active circulation. However, if you are dealing with historical prices or transactions that reference the colón, you can estimate the conversion based on historical exchange rates available from financial institutions or historical currency databases.

The exchange rates between currencies fluctuate constantly due to market demand and economic indicators. To find the current value of KRW in relation to the present US Dollar (USD), which is the currency currently used in El Salvador, you can look up the latest exchange rates from trusted financial websites or currency converters.

For example, with a hypothetical exchange rate of $1 = 1300 KRW, one could first convert KRW to USD, and then, since 1 USD is the equivalent of 1 USD in El Salvador, you would have effectively made the conversion. Remember to consider any fees that might be incurred through currency exchange processes.

In conclusion, while you can no longer directly convert KRW to SVC due to the latter's discontinuation, understanding the historical context and the current equivalent in USD can aid in making the necessary financial conversions.

South Korean Won to El Salvador Colon conversion table

KRW to SVC conversion table

South Korean Won (KRW)El Salvador Colon (SVC)
1 KRW0.00597090718 SVC
2 KRW0.01194181436 SVC
3 KRW0.01791272154 SVC
4 KRW0.02388362872 SVC
5 KRW0.0298545359 SVC
6 KRW0.03582544308 SVC
7 KRW0.04179635026 SVC
8 KRW0.04776725744 SVC
9 KRW0.05373816462 SVC
10 KRW0.0597090718 SVC
100 KRW0.59709071803 SVC
200 KRW1.19418143606 SVC
300 KRW1.79127215409 SVC
400 KRW2.38836287212 SVC
500 KRW2.98545359015 SVC
600 KRW3.58254430819 SVC
700 KRW4.17963502622 SVC
800 KRW4.77672574425 SVC
900 KRW5.37381646228 SVC
1 000 KRW5.97090718031 SVC
2 000 KRW11.94181436062 SVC
5 000 KRW29.85453590155 SVC
10 000 KRW59.70907180309 SVC
20 000 KRW119.41814360618 SVC
50 000 KRW298.54535901546 SVC
100 000 KRW597.09071803092 SVC
Last updated April 2, 2025 at 06:55 AM