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

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

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

1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 South Korean Won (KRW) yields approximately 5.84 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) (inverse rate: 1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW). 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): KRW

You Receive (Estimate): HKD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 HKD = 171.2748 KRW

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

KRW to HKD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

0.0059 HKD

Period Low

0.0058 HKD

Volatility / Avg

0.0058 HKD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0058 HKD

Max: 0.0059 HKD

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

Min: 0.0056 HKD

Max: 0.0060 HKD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KRW & HKD)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	KRW/HKD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (HKD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0058 HKD	0.00%	29.19 HKD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0056 HKD	~3.50%	28.17 HKD	-1.02 HKD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0053 HKD	~10.00%	26.27 HKD	-2.92 HKD

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (South Korea ↔ 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 Korea (BoK) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KRW/HKD.

KRW and HKD Currency Profiles

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

How the KRW to HKD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between South Korea (KRW) 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 KRW 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 Korea (BoK) 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 South Korea 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: South Korean Won to Hong Kong Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KRW in HKD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KRW = 0.0058 HKD), 1,000 South Korean Won equals approximately 5.84 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 South Korean Won?

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 KRW?

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 Korea (BoK)) 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.