Korean Dictionary
How to say "Exchange Rate" in Korean
“Exchange Rate” in Korean is 환율 (pronounced "Hwanyul").
환율
Hwanyul
Usage & Context
The rate at which one currency is exchanged for another. Important for travelers and international business in Korea.
Example Sentence
환율이 좋지 않아요.
The exchange rate is not good.
How to use 환율 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Exchange Rate” is 환율, romanized as Hwanyul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
환 (hwan) sounds like 'hwan' in 'swan' but with an 'h' sound at the beginning. 율 (yul) sounds like 'yool' in 'cool' but with a 'y' sound. The 'ㄹ' in 율 is a soft 'r' or 'l' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the cost of international travel.
요즘 환율이 너무 올라서 해외여행 가기 부담스러워요.
The exchange rate has gone up so much lately, it's a burden to travel abroad.
Checking currency rates on a mobile app.
은행 앱에서 실시간 환율을 확인할 수 있어요.
You can check real-time exchange rates on the banking app.
Discussing financial investment challenges.
환율 변동이 심해서 투자하기가 어렵네요.
The exchange rate fluctuations are severe, making it hard to invest.
Cultural Context
환율 (hwanyul) is a frequent topic of discussion in Korea, especially among those planning international travel, studying abroad, or involved in import/export. When the Korean won is weak (환율이 높다 - high exchange rate, meaning you get more won for foreign currency), it's good for exporters but bad for importers and travelers going abroad. Conversely, a strong won (환율이 낮다 - low exchange rate) benefits travelers and importers. News channels often report on the daily 환율.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
환율이 좋다
The exchange rate is good (favorable)
환율이 오르다
The exchange rate goes up
환율이 내리다
The exchange rate goes down
Related Expressions
환전
hwanjeon
Currency exchange
환율 우대
hwanyul udae
Exchange rate preferential treatment (better rate)
환율 변동
hwanyul byeondong
Exchange rate fluctuation
기준 환율
gijun hwanyul
Base exchange rate
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