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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.

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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.