2025年韩国日均外汇交易额创历史新高，因跨境股票交易增加

Core Insights - The Bank of Korea reported that the average daily foreign exchange trading volume in the banking sector is expected to reach a historical high in 2025, primarily driven by increased cross-border stock trading [1][3] - In the previous year, the average daily foreign exchange trading volume, including derivatives, reached $80.71 billion, a 17% increase from $68.96 billion the previous year, marking the highest annual level since the Bank of Korea began compiling such data in 2008 [1][3] - A Bank of Korea official noted that extended trading hours in the foreign exchange market have significantly boosted stock-related transactions by residents and foreign investors [1][3] Foreign Exchange Trading Details - The average daily spot foreign exchange trading volume increased by 26.1% year-on-year, reaching $32.38 billion, while the average daily foreign exchange derivatives trading volume grew by 11.6% to $48.33 billion [1][3] - In the first 11 months of the previous year, the total overseas stock investment by South Korean residents amounted to $129.4 billion, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2024, which was $72.2 billion [1][3] Foreign Investment in Korean Stocks - Foreign investors' investments in Korean stocks are projected to increase by 129% in 2025, reaching $50.4 billion [2][3]