1,000 KPW to ZAR1,000 North Korean Won = 18.0497 South African Rand
🏳️ 1,000 North Korean Won (KPW1,000) is worth 🇿🇦 18.0497 South African Rand (R18.0497) at the current exchange rate of 1 KPW = 0.01805 ZAR. Rates were last updated Sep 21, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the KPW to ZAR rate rose 1.51% (high 0.01816 on September 17, 2026, low 0.01772 on September 5, 2026, average 0.01793). Over the last 90 days, the KPW to ZAR rate fell 1.85% (high 0.01839 on June 25, 2026, low 0.01772 on September 5, 2026, average 0.01805).
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Convert 1,000 North Korean Won to South African Rand
1 KPW = R0.01805 ZAR
1 ZAR = KPW55.4027 KPW
- 30-day change
- +1.51%
- 90-day high
- 0.01839
- 90-day low
- 0.01772
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Convert North Korean Won to South African Rand
| KPW | ZAR |
|---|---|
| KPW1 KPW | R0.01805 ZAR |
| KPW5 KPW | R0.09025 ZAR |
| KPW10 KPW | R0.1805 ZAR |
| KPW25 KPW | R0.4512 ZAR |
| KPW50 KPW | R0.9025 ZAR |
| KPW100 KPW | R1.805 ZAR |
| KPW500 KPW | R9.0248 ZAR |
| KPW1,000 KPW | R18.0497 ZAR |
| KPW5,000 KPW | R90.2484 ZAR |
| KPW10,000 KPW | R180.4968 ZAR |
Convert South African Rand to North Korean Won
| ZAR | KPW |
|---|---|
| R1 ZAR | KPW55.4027 KPW |
| R5 ZAR | KPW277.0133 KPW |
| R10 ZAR | KPW554.0266 KPW |
| R25 ZAR | KPW1,385.07 KPW |
| R50 ZAR | KPW2,770.13 KPW |
| R100 ZAR | KPW5,540.27 KPW |
| R500 ZAR | KPW27,701.33 KPW |
| R1,000 ZAR | KPW55,402.66 KPW |
| R5,000 ZAR | KPW277,013.29 KPW |
| R10,000 ZAR | KPW554,026.58 KPW |
KPW to ZAR exchange rate history
KPW to ZAR – last 90 days
KPW to ZAR – last 12 months
KPW to ZAR exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the North Korean Won traded between 0.01772 and 0.01839 South African Rand, averaging 0.01805. The KPW/ZAR rate is down 1.85% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest KPW to ZAR rate was 0.01933 (November 24, 2025) and the lowest was 0.01772 (September 5, 2026). The rate is down 6.23% year on year, meaning the North Korean Won has lost value against the South African Rand.
| Date | 1 KPW in ZAR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | 0.01808 | +0.69% |
| August 30, 2026 | 0.01796 | -1.75% |
| July 22, 2026 | 0.01828 | -0.10% |
| June 28, 2026 | 0.0183 | +0.07% |
| May 23, 2026 | 0.01829 | -0.48% |
| April 23, 2026 | 0.01837 | -2.35% |
| March 24, 2026 | 0.01882 | +5.63% |
| February 22, 2026 | 0.01781 | -0.51% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.0179 | -3.36% |
| December 24, 2025 | 0.01853 | -4.15% |
| November 24, 2025 | 0.01933 | +0.34% |
| October 25, 2025 | 0.01926 | +0.07% |
| September 25, 2025 | 0.01925 | – |
Historical figures use daily reference rates: sampled every three days for the 90-day view and monthly for the 12-month view, plus today's live rate.
The North Korean Won (KPW) is traded against the South African Rand and other world currencies. See the KPW page for its live rates against major currencies.
More about KPW →The South African Rand is the official currency of South Africa, issued under the oversight of the South African Reserve Bank. It has been in use since 1961 and is divided into 100 Cent.
South Africa has the most developed economy in Africa, and the rand is the most traded African currency. It's often used as a proxy for emerging market sentiment.
More about ZAR →How to convert North Korean Won to South African Rand
- Enter the amount of KPW you want to convert in the “Amount” box.
- Check that KPW is selected as the source and ZAR as the target (use the swap button to reverse them).
- See the ZAR value update instantly, or press Convert to open a shareable page for that exact amount.
Frequently asked questions about KPW to ZAR
How much is 1 North Korean Won in South African Rand?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 North Korean Won (KPW) = 0.01805 South African Rand (ZAR). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 North Korean Won in South African Rand?
As of September 21, 2026, 100 KPW is equal to 1.805 ZAR, based on a rate of 0.01805 ZAR per KPW.
How much is 1 South African Rand in North Korean Won?
As of September 21, 2026, 1 South African Rand (ZAR) = 55.4027 North Korean Won (KPW).
What has the KPW to ZAR exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the KPW/ZAR rate changed by +1.51%, ranging from 0.01772 to 0.01816. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 0.01772 to 0.01839 and changed by -1.85%.
Which is stronger, the North Korean Won or the South African Rand?
The South African Rand is currently worth more per unit than the North Korean Won: 1 KPW = 0.01805 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 55.4027 KPW. A higher number per unit does not by itself mean a stronger economy; it also reflects how each currency is denominated.
When is the best time to convert KPW to ZAR?
Currencies trade 24 hours a day from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York, and rates move by the minute while markets are open. Liquidity is usually highest around 1–4 PM GMT, when the London and New York sessions overlap. Watching the 90-day range above helps you judge whether today's rate is high or low compared with recent weeks.
Is this the rate I will get at a bank or exchange service?
No. The figures on this page are mid-market reference rates used for information. Banks, cash exchanges and money-transfer services add a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive is usually a little lower than the converted amount shown here.