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Official Rate Sheet: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) / South Korean Won (KRW)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Hong Kong Dollar to South Korean Won Exchange Rate (HKD to KRW)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 HKD in KRW?

1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) yields approximately 171,274.78 South Korean Won (KRW) (inverse rate: 1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): HKD

You Receive (Estimate): KRW

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW

Kurs odwrotny: 1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check KRW to HKD (South Korean Won to Hong Kong Dollar) Live Converter →

HKD to KRW Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Hong Kong Dollar against South Korean Won

Period High

173.3301 KRW

Period Low

169.2195 KRW

Volatility / Avg

171.2748 KRW

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 169.2195 KRW

Max: 173.3301 KRW

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 165.2802 KRW

Max: 177.2694 KRW

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (HKD & KRW)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Hong Kong Dollar → South Korean Won (HKD / KRW)

Wholesale Benchmark

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)	South Korean Won (KRW)
1 HKD	171.27 KRW
5 HKD	856.37 KRW
10 HKD	1,712.75 KRW
25 HKD	4,281.87 KRW
50 HKD	8,563.74 KRW
100 HKD	17,127.48 KRW
200 HKD	34,254.96 KRW
250 HKD	42,818.70 KRW
500 HKD	85,637.39 KRW
1,000 HKD	171,274.78 KRW
2,500 HKD	428,186.96 KRW
5,000 HKD	856,373.91 KRW
10,000 HKD	1,712,747.83 KRW

South Korean Won → Hong Kong Dollar (KRW / HKD)

Wholesale Benchmark

South Korean Won (KRW)	Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1 KRW	0.01 HKD
5 KRW	0.03 HKD
10 KRW	0.06 HKD
25 KRW	0.15 HKD
50 KRW	0.29 HKD
100 KRW	0.58 HKD
200 KRW	1.17 HKD
250 KRW	1.46 HKD
500 KRW	2.92 HKD
1,000 KRW	5.84 HKD
2,500 KRW	14.60 HKD
5,000 KRW	29.19 HKD
10,000 KRW	58.39 HKD

Provider / Channel	HKD/KRW Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (KRW)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	171.2748 KRW	0.00%	856,373.91 KRW	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	165.2802 KRW	~3.50%	826,400.83 KRW	-29,973.09 KRW
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	154.1473 KRW	~10.00%	770,736.52 KRW	-85,637.39 KRW

1 HKD to KRW: Hong Kong Dollar to South Korean Won Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 HKD to KRW or convert HKD to KRW describe the amount of South Korean Won received per 1 Hong Kong Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW (inverse: 1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Hong Kong ↔ South Korea)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank of Korea (BoK) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of HKD/KRW.

HKD and KRW Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Hong Kong and South Korea.

How the HKD to KRW Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Hong Kong (HKD) and South Korea (KRW) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between HKD and KRW:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank of Korea (BoK) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Hong Kong and South Korea exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (KRW) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong Dollar to South Korean Won Conversion

Common questions regarding Hong Kong Dollar to South Korean Won conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 HKD in KRW today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW), 1,000 Hong Kong Dollar equals approximately 171,274.78 South Korean Won. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Hong Kong Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with HKD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.