Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Australian Dollar
HKD to AUD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) = 0.1777 Australian Dollar (AUD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 HKD converts to roughly 17.77 AUD, and $1,000 HKD converts to about 177.67 AUD. The HKD/AUD 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 HKD/AUD context
Over the past 90 days, HKD/AUD has traded between 0.1759 and 0.1861. The current rate of 0.1777 sits roughly 17% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Australian Dollar has been stronger than typical against Hong Kong Dollar recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Hong Kong Dollar has weakened by 1.96% against Australian Dollar.
HKD/AUD Price History
Interactive HKD/AUD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
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
About Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia and the fifth-most-traded currency in the world. Often called "the Aussie," it is the archetypal commodity currency — tightly linked to iron ore, coal, LNG exports, and Chinese industrial demand.
- •Fifth-most-traded currency, ~7% of daily forex volume
- •Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter
- •Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) targets 2–3% inflation over the medium term
- •AUD/USD is highly correlated with copper and iron ore futures
- •Australia issued the world's first full polymer banknote series in 1988
Frequently Asked Questions
When is HKD/AUD 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 HKD/AUD?
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 HKD/AUD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are HKMA intervention data and HIBOR-SOFR spread and RBA monthly meetings (first Tuesday), Australian CPI, and Chinese PMIs. 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 HKD to AUD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market HKD/AUD 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 HKD/AUD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market HKD/AUD 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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