# Won-dollar rate exceeds 1,530 for 1st time since 2009 - The Korea Times

> The won traded above 1,530 per dollar intraday on March 31 for the first time since March 2009, touching 1,536 before closing at 1,530.1. The KOSPI fell sharply toward 5,000 as Middle East conflict concerns and foreign stock outflows weighed on markets.

- Date: 2026-03-31 · published 2026-03-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20423-won-dollar-rate-exceeds-1-530-for-1st-time-since-2009-the-korea-times
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

The won's slide to a 17-year low raises import costs for Korea's feed and meal purchases, which are priced in dollars. Buyers may accelerate forward purchases or hedge if the currency keeps weakening.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bullish ▲

## Sources

- koreatimes.co.kr: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260331/won-dollar-rate-exceeds-1530-for-1st-time-since-2009

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