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Official Rate Sheet: Jamaican Dollar (JMD) / Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 JMD = 0.0496 HKD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Jamaican Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate (JMD to HKD)

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 JMD in HKD?

1 JMD = 0.0496 HKD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Jamaican Dollar (JMD) yields approximately 49.60 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) (inverse rate: 1 HKD = 20.1597 JMD). 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): JMD

You Receive (Estimate): HKD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 JMD = 0.0496 HKD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 HKD = 20.1597 JMD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check HKD to JMD (Hong Kong Dollar to Jamaican Dollar) Live Converter →

JMD to HKD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Jamaican Dollar against Hong Kong Dollar

Period High

0.0502 HKD

Period Low

0.0490 HKD

Volatility / Avg

0.0496 HKD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0490 HKD

Max: 0.0502 HKD

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

Min: 0.0479 HKD

Max: 0.0513 HKD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (JMD & HKD)

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

Jamaican Dollar → Hong Kong Dollar (JMD / HKD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Jamaican Dollar (JMD)	Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1 JMD	0.05 HKD
5 JMD	0.25 HKD
10 JMD	0.50 HKD
25 JMD	1.24 HKD
50 JMD	2.48 HKD
100 JMD	4.96 HKD
200 JMD	9.92 HKD
250 JMD	12.40 HKD
500 JMD	24.80 HKD
1,000 JMD	49.60 HKD
2,500 JMD	124.01 HKD
5,000 JMD	248.02 HKD
10,000 JMD	496.04 HKD

Hong Kong Dollar → Jamaican Dollar (HKD / JMD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)	Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
1 HKD	20.16 JMD
5 HKD	100.80 JMD
10 HKD	201.60 JMD
25 HKD	503.99 JMD
50 HKD	1,007.98 JMD
100 HKD	2,015.97 JMD
200 HKD	4,031.94 JMD
250 HKD	5,039.92 JMD
500 HKD	10,079.84 JMD
1,000 HKD	20,159.69 JMD
2,500 HKD	50,399.22 JMD
5,000 HKD	100,798.45 JMD
10,000 HKD	201,596.90 JMD

Provider / Channel	JMD/HKD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (HKD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0496 HKD	0.00%	248.02 HKD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0479 HKD	~3.50%	239.34 HKD	-8.68 HKD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0446 HKD	~10.00%	223.22 HKD	-24.80 HKD

1 JMD to HKD: Jamaican Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 JMD to HKD or convert JMD to HKD describe the amount of Hong Kong Dollar received per 1 Jamaican Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 JMD = 0.0496 HKD (inverse: 1 HKD = 20.1597 JMD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Jamaica ↔ Hong Kong)

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 Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of JMD/HKD.

JMD and HKD Currency Profiles

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

How the JMD to HKD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Jamaica (JMD) and Hong Kong (HKD) 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 JMD and HKD:

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 Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Jamaica and Hong Kong 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 (HKD) 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: Jamaican Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Jamaican Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 JMD in HKD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 JMD = 0.0496 HKD), 1,000 Jamaican Dollar equals approximately 49.60 Hong Kong Dollar. 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 Jamaican 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 JMD?

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 (Bank of Jamaica (BoJ)) 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.