GBP / HKD · Daily reference rate
Pound Sterling to Hong Kong Dollar
Convert GBP to HKD with the latest daily reference rate and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.
History
GBP to HKD rate over time
Over the past year, GBP to HKD moved +1.15% (10.3877 to 10.5072). Range 10.1606 to 10.7855.
Compare
GBP against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1+13 GBP / USD US Dollar | 1.3389 | +0.47% | +0.25% |
| +1 GBP / EUR Euro | 1.1923 | +2.36% | +3.65% |
| +1 GBP / JPY Yen | 210.6123 | +0.21% | +3.55% |
| +1+4 GBP / AUD Australian Dollar | 1.9094 | +1.62% | -7.16% |
| +1 GBP / CAD Canadian Dollar | 1.8778 | +0.22% | +0.43% |
| +1 GBP / CHF Swiss Franc | 1.1008 | +0.52% | +3.47% |
| +1 GBP / CNY Yuan Renminbi | 8.9302 | +0.02% | -6.04% |
| +1 GBP / SGD Singapore Dollar | 1.7099 | +0.52% | -1.44% |
| +1 GBP / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 10.5072 | +0.45% | +1.15% |
| +1 GBP / IDR Rupiah | 24,159.49 | +1.70% | +8.84% |
The money behind the rate
About these currencies
+1 Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO 4217
- GBP · 826
- Symbol
- £
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
The Pound Sterling is issued by the Bank of England.
- 1694The Bank of England is founded under a Royal Charter dated 27 July, to act as banker to the government.
- 1971Decimal Day, 15 February: the pound is divided into 100 pence instead of 240.
- 1992On 16 September, “Black Wednesday”, the UK suspends sterling’s membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
- ISO 4217
- HKD · 344
- Symbol
- HK$
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- Hong Kong
The Hong Kong dollar is issued by three commercial banks under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
- 1983The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at HK$7.8 to US$1 on 17 October.
- 2005The HKMA adds a commitment to buy US dollars at 7.75 and moves its sell-side commitment from 7.80 to 7.85, creating a band of 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar.
Good to know
Questions
Is this the rate I would get at a bank?
No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 23 Oct 2026 and is not real time.
Where does the data come from?
Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.