# Won Slows Pace After Outpacing Yen, Yuan - What's Next After Catching Breath

> The Korean won's rapid appreciation has slowed in September and October, bringing its pace in line with the yen and yuan. The won rose 1.81% against the dollar in October, versus 0.91% for the yuan and 0.34% for the yen.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-04T06:08:51.904Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79201-won-slows-pace-after-outpacing-yen-yuan-what-s-next-after-catching-breath
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A slower won rally reduces pressure on Korean importers' dollar costs and eases the currency-driven swing in feed and commodity import pricing. Currency moves in Asian peers shape the relative competitiveness of feed buyers in the region.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- en.infomaxai.com: https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=146818

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