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Official Rate Sheet: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) / Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 KYD = 9.4241 HKD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Cayman Islands Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate (KYD 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 KYD in HKD?

1 KYD = 9.4241 HKD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) yields approximately 9,424.09 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) (inverse rate: 1 HKD = 0.1061 KYD). 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): KYD

You Receive (Estimate): HKD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 KYD = 9.4241 HKD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 HKD = 0.1061 KYD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check HKD to KYD (Hong Kong Dollar to Cayman Islands Dollar) Live Converter →

KYD to HKD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

9.5372 HKD

Period Low

9.3110 HKD

Volatility / Avg

9.4241 HKD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 9.3110 HKD

Max: 9.5372 HKD

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

Min: 9.0942 HKD

Max: 9.7539 HKD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (KYD & HKD)

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

Cayman Islands Dollar → Hong Kong Dollar (KYD / HKD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)	Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1 KYD	9.42 HKD
5 KYD	47.12 HKD
10 KYD	94.24 HKD
25 KYD	235.60 HKD
50 KYD	471.20 HKD
100 KYD	942.41 HKD
200 KYD	1,884.82 HKD
250 KYD	2,356.02 HKD
500 KYD	4,712.05 HKD
1,000 KYD	9,424.09 HKD
2,500 KYD	23,560.23 HKD
5,000 KYD	47,120.46 HKD
10,000 KYD	94,240.92 HKD

Hong Kong Dollar → Cayman Islands Dollar (HKD / KYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)	Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
1 HKD	0.11 KYD
5 HKD	0.53 KYD
10 HKD	1.06 KYD
25 HKD	2.65 KYD
50 HKD	5.31 KYD
100 HKD	10.61 KYD
200 HKD	21.22 KYD
250 HKD	26.53 KYD
500 HKD	53.06 KYD
1,000 HKD	106.11 KYD
2,500 HKD	265.28 KYD
5,000 HKD	530.56 KYD
10,000 HKD	1,061.11 KYD

Provider / Channel	KYD/HKD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (HKD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	9.4241 HKD	0.00%	47,120.46 HKD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	9.0942 HKD	~3.50%	45,471.24 HKD	-1,649.22 HKD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	8.4817 HKD	~10.00%	42,408.41 HKD	-4,712.05 HKD

1 KYD to HKD: Cayman Islands Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 KYD to HKD or convert KYD to HKD describe the amount of Hong Kong Dollar received per 1 Cayman Islands Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 KYD = 9.4241 HKD (inverse: 1 HKD = 0.1061 KYD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Cayman Islands ↔ 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 Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of KYD/HKD.

KYD and HKD Currency Profiles

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

How the KYD to HKD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Cayman Islands (KYD) 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 KYD 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 Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) 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 Cayman Islands 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: Cayman Islands Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 KYD in HKD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 KYD = 9.4241 HKD), 1,000 Cayman Islands Dollar equals approximately 9,424.09 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 Cayman Islands 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 KYD?

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 (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)) 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.