Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Canadian Dollar
HKD to CAD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) = 0.1765 Canadian Dollar (CAD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 HKD converts to roughly 17.65 CAD, and $1,000 HKD converts to about 176.46 CAD. The HKD/CAD 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/CAD context
Over the past 90 days, HKD/CAD has traded between 0.1732 and 0.1777. The current rate of 0.1765 sits roughly 71% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Canadian Dollar has been weaker than typical against Hong Kong Dollar recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Hong Kong Dollar has strengthened by 1.00% against Canadian Dollar.
HKD/CAD Price History
Interactive HKD/CAD 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 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada and the sixth-most-held reserve currency. Nicknamed the "Loonie" after the loon on the C$1 coin, it is a commodity currency driven primarily by crude oil prices and US cross-border trade, which accounts for roughly 75% of Canadian exports.
- •Canada is the world's fourth-largest crude oil producer
- •Roughly 75% of Canadian exports go to the United States
- •Bank of Canada (BoC) sets the overnight rate and targets 2% CPI inflation
- •USD/CAD is often called the "Loonie" among traders
- •Canada and the US are connected by the USMCA trade agreement (replaced NAFTA in 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is HKD/CAD 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/CAD?
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/CAD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are HKMA intervention data and HIBOR-SOFR spread and BoC rate decisions, Canadian employment data, and WTI crude movements. 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 CAD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market HKD/CAD 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/CAD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market HKD/CAD 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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