South Korea vs Rwanda: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
South Korea
1,475
in 2026
Rwanda
1,459
in 2026
South Korea rank
27th
Rwanda rank
28th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- South Korea
- Rwanda
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1,475 against 1,459 in Rwanda, a difference of 16.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 27th and Rwanda ranks 28th of 195 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 745.21 | 77.98 | 667.24 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 893.91 | 204.38 | 689.53 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 1,129 | 507.96 | 621.44 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 1,123 | 725.62 | 397.12 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 1,312 | 1,194 | 118.21 | 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, South Korea or Rwanda?
- South Korea, at 1,475 against 1,459 in Rwanda as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between South Korea and Rwanda?
- 16, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Rwanda?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Rwanda rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- South Korea ranks 27th and Rwanda ranks 28th 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).