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 KRW0.0063419018 SVC
2 KRW0.01268380359 SVC
3 KRW0.01902570539 SVC
4 KRW0.02536760718 SVC
5 KRW0.03170950898 SVC
6 KRW0.03805141078 SVC
7 KRW0.04439331257 SVC
8 KRW0.05073521437 SVC
9 KRW0.05707711617 SVC
10 KRW0.06341901796 SVC
100 KRW0.63419017961 SVC
200 KRW1.26838035923 SVC
300 KRW1.90257053884 SVC
400 KRW2.53676071846 SVC
500 KRW3.17095089807 SVC
600 KRW3.80514107768 SVC
700 KRW4.4393312573 SVC
800 KRW5.07352143691 SVC
900 KRW5.70771161653 SVC
1 000 KRW6.34190179614 SVC
2 000 KRW12.68380359228 SVC
5 000 KRW31.7095089807 SVC
10 000 KRW63.4190179614 SVC
20 000 KRW126.83803592279 SVC
50 000 KRW317.09508980698 SVC
100 000 KRW634.19017961396 SVC
Last updated May 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM