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Official Rate Sheet: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) / Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 LKR = 0.0237 HKD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Sri Lankan Rupee to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate (LKR 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 LKR in HKD?

1 LKR = 0.0237 HKD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) yields approximately 23.75 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) (inverse rate: 1 HKD = 42.1112 LKR). 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): LKR

You Receive (Estimate): HKD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 LKR = 0.0237 HKD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 HKD = 42.1112 LKR

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check HKD to LKR (Hong Kong Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee) Live Converter →

LKR to HKD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Sri Lankan Rupee against Hong Kong Dollar

Period High

0.0240 HKD

Period Low

0.0235 HKD

Volatility / Avg

0.0237 HKD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 0.0235 HKD

Max: 0.0240 HKD

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

Min: 0.0229 HKD

Max: 0.0246 HKD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (LKR & HKD)

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

Sri Lankan Rupee → Hong Kong Dollar (LKR / HKD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)	Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1 LKR	0.02 HKD
5 LKR	0.12 HKD
10 LKR	0.24 HKD
25 LKR	0.59 HKD
50 LKR	1.19 HKD
100 LKR	2.37 HKD
200 LKR	4.75 HKD
250 LKR	5.94 HKD
500 LKR	11.87 HKD
1,000 LKR	23.75 HKD
2,500 LKR	59.37 HKD
5,000 LKR	118.73 HKD
10,000 LKR	237.47 HKD

Hong Kong Dollar → Sri Lankan Rupee (HKD / LKR)

Wholesale Benchmark

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 HKD	42.11 LKR
5 HKD	210.56 LKR
10 HKD	421.11 LKR
25 HKD	1,052.78 LKR
50 HKD	2,105.56 LKR
100 HKD	4,211.12 LKR
200 HKD	8,422.24 LKR
250 HKD	10,527.80 LKR
500 HKD	21,055.60 LKR
1,000 HKD	42,111.20 LKR
2,500 HKD	105,278.00 LKR
5,000 HKD	210,556.00 LKR
10,000 HKD	421,112.00 LKR

Provider / Channel	LKR/HKD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (HKD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.0237 HKD	0.00%	118.73 HKD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.0229 HKD	~3.50%	114.58 HKD	-4.16 HKD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.0214 HKD	~10.00%	106.86 HKD	-11.87 HKD

1 LKR to HKD: Sri Lankan Rupee to Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 LKR to HKD or convert LKR to HKD describe the amount of Hong Kong Dollar received per 1 Sri Lankan Rupee. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 LKR = 0.0237 HKD (inverse: 1 HKD = 42.1112 LKR), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Sri Lanka ↔ 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 Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of LKR/HKD.

LKR and HKD Currency Profiles

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

How the LKR to HKD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Sri Lanka (LKR) 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 LKR 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 Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) 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 Sri Lanka 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: Sri Lankan Rupee to Hong Kong Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Sri Lankan Rupee to Hong Kong Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 LKR in HKD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 LKR = 0.0237 HKD), 1,000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals approximately 23.75 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 Sri Lankan Rupee?

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 LKR?

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 (Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)) 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.