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 KRW0.00596098137 SVC
2 KRW0.01192196273 SVC
3 KRW0.0178829441 SVC
4 KRW0.02384392547 SVC
5 KRW0.02980490683 SVC
6 KRW0.0357658882 SVC
7 KRW0.04172686957 SVC
8 KRW0.04768785093 SVC
9 KRW0.0536488323 SVC
10 KRW0.05960981367 SVC
100 KRW0.59609813666 SVC
200 KRW1.19219627332 SVC
300 KRW1.78829440998 SVC
400 KRW2.38439254664 SVC
500 KRW2.9804906833 SVC
600 KRW3.57658881996 SVC
700 KRW4.17268695662 SVC
800 KRW4.76878509328 SVC
900 KRW5.36488322994 SVC
1 000 KRW5.9609813666 SVC
2 000 KRW11.92196273321 SVC
5 000 KRW29.80490683302 SVC
10 000 KRW59.60981366604 SVC
20 000 KRW119.21962733208 SVC
50 000 KRW298.0490683302 SVC
100 000 KRW596.09813666039 SVC
Last updated April 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM