Argentina vs South Korea: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Argentina
1,433
in 2026
South Korea
1,475
in 2026
Argentina rank
29th
South Korea rank
27th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Argentina
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1,475 against 1,433 in Argentina, a difference of 42.
Across all 40 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 29th and South Korea ranks 27th of 195 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0144 | 745.21 | 745.2 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 0.9428 | 893.91 | 892.97 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 1,129 | 1,127 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 14.31 | 1,123 | 1,108 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 597.86 | 1,312 | 713.89 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Argentina or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 1,475 against 1,433 in Argentina as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Argentina and South Korea?
- 42, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Korea?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Argentina and South Korea rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Argentina ranks 29th and South Korea ranks 27th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).