April 12, 2026 Major Exchange Rates Morning Briefing
Overview of today's key exchange rates including USD/KRW at 1,482.71 KRW, JPY/KRW (100 yen) at 932.95 KRW, and other major currencies, along with core issues influencing the forex market.
Exchange Rates at a Glance
Here are today's (April 12) major exchange rates:
- USD/KRW: 1,482.71 KRW (approximately $1 USD = 1,482.71 Korean Won)
- JPY/KRW (100 yen): 932.95 KRW
- EUR/KRW: 1,742.16 KRW
- CNY/KRW: 217.17 KRW
- EUR/USD: 1.17
Key Currency Pair Highlights
- USD/KRW is trading in the mid-1,480 KRW range; monitor for potential global dollar strength.
- JPY/KRW (100 yen) stands in the high 930 KRW range; movements may hinge on upcoming Bank of Japan monetary policy changes.
- EUR/USD remains stable at 1.17; upcoming European economic data releases could impact market sentiment.
Today’s Focus Points
- US Inflation Data Release Scheduled: Expect volatility in the dollar’s value.
- China Trade Balance Announcement: Potential impact on the yuan and Asian forex markets.
- Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Announcement Approaching: May increase yen volatility.
Overall, global economic and financial events are likely to be the key drivers in today’s exchange rate movements.
Pre-Market Checklist
- Pay attention to today's release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data.
- Review results from the Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting.
- Check schedules for major Asian and European economic data releases.
- Monitor movements of USD and JPY against other major currencies.
Please note, this information is provided for reference regarding current foreign exchange market conditions and is not investment advice.