Convert British Pound to Hong Kong Dollar
GBP to HKD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 British Pound (GBP) = 10.5590 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 GBP converts to roughly 1,055.90 HKD, and $1,000 GBP converts to about 10,559.00 HKD. The GBP/HKD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day GBP/HKD context
Over the past 90 days, GBP/HKD has traded between 10.3521 and 10.6707. The current rate of 10.5590 sits roughly 65% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, British Pound has strengthened by 0.94% against Hong Kong Dollar.
GBP/HKD Price History
Interactive GBP/HKD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies in continuous use, dating back over 1,200 years. It is issued by the Bank of England and is the fourth-most-traded currency globally.
- •In continuous use since Anglo-Saxon England — older than any major fiat rival
- •Fourth-most-traded currency, ~13% of daily global forex turnover
- •Bank of England sets Bank Rate via its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- •GBP/USD carries the traders' nickname "Cable" from the 19th-century transatlantic telegraph cable
- •The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020; Brexit still shapes GBP volatility around trade headlines
About Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has been pegged to the US Dollar since 1983 under a Linked Exchange Rate System, trading within a narrow 7.75–7.85 HKD per USD band enforced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
- •Pegged to USD at ~7.80 within a 7.75–7.85 Convertibility Undertaking band since 1983
- •Hong Kong is the world's fourth-largest forex trading centre by BIS data
- •HKMA intervenes automatically at band boundaries, not at the HKMA's discretion
- •Hong Kong has the world's freest economy by Heritage Foundation and similar indices
- •HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) tends to follow US rates because of the peg
Frequently Asked Questions
When is GBP/HKD most liquid?
Liquidity is deepest during the Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions (00:00–08:00 UTC) when HKD markets are open. Spreads widen noticeably during the New York afternoon and Asian public holidays.
What is a typical daily range for GBP/HKD?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move GBP/HKD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Bank of England MPC meetings, UK CPI, and UK jobs reports and HKMA intervention data and HIBOR-SOFR spread. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert GBP to HKD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market GBP/HKD than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the GBP/HKD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market GBP/HKD rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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