Convert South Korean Won to Hong Kong Dollar
KRW to HKD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 South Korean Won (KRW) = 0.0052 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 KRW converts to roughly 0.52 HKD, and $1,000 KRW converts to about 5.20 HKD. The KRW/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 KRW/HKD context
Over the past 90 days, KRW/HKD has traded between 0.0051 and 0.0054. The current rate of 0.0052 sits roughly 22% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Hong Kong Dollar has been stronger than typical against South Korean Won recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, South Korean Won has weakened by 1.52% against Hong Kong Dollar.
KRW/HKD Price History
Interactive KRW/HKD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About South Korean Won (KRW)
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, managed by the Bank of Korea. KRW reflects one of Asia's most export-oriented, technology-driven economies — semiconductor cycles (Samsung, SK Hynix) and global risk appetite are the dominant drivers.
- •South Korea is the world's 10th-largest economy by nominal GDP
- •Bank of Korea targets 2% CPI inflation
- •KRW is not deliverable offshore — trades mainly through NDF (non-deliverable forward) markets
- •Samsung and SK Hynix alone account for a large share of Korean exports
- •South Korea holds the world's ninth-largest FX reserves
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 KRW/HKD most liquid?
Liquidity is deepest during the Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions (00:00–08:00 UTC) when KRW markets are open. Spreads widen noticeably during the New York afternoon and Asian public holidays.
What is a typical daily range for KRW/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 KRW/HKD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Bank of Korea decisions and Korean semiconductor export data 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 KRW to HKD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market KRW/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 KRW/HKD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market KRW/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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