USD → 
HKD ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to HKD Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 7.79 HKD as of 2026-05-18. USD to HKD is one of the most stable major pairs because the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to USD within a 7.75-7.85 Linked Exchange Rate System defended by the HKMA since 1983. Volume comes from finance hub salaries, mainland China capital routing, and IPO subscription flows on the HKEX.
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Rate as of 2026-05-18USD → HKD Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇭🇰
HK$7.79
Rate: 1 USD = 7.7900 HKD
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇭🇰 HKD |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | HK$7.79 |
| $10.00 | HK$77.90 |
| $100.00 | HK$779.00 |
| $500.00 | HK$3,895.00 |
| $1,000.00 | HK$7,790.00 |
| $5,000.00 | HK$38,950.00 |
| $10,000.00 | HK$77,900.00 |
| $50,000.00 | HK$389,500.00 |
| $100,000.00 | HK$779,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
7.79
1 USD = HKD
1 year ago
7.81
↓ 0.3% in 12 months
5 years ago
7.76
↑ 0.4% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to HKD FAQ.
Who converts USD to HKD?
Wall Street bankers transferring HK bonuses, mainland Chinese investors using HK accounts to access offshore markets, expats funding HKMC mortgages, and US importers paying Pearl River Delta suppliers via HK intermediaries.
Best way to send USD to HKD?
Wise is typically the cheapest with sub-0.4% margin, HSBC Premier offers free internal HK-to-US transfers between linked accounts, and Revolut handles small amounts fee-free up to monthly limits.
Will the HKD peg break?
HKMA holds over $420 billion in foreign reserves, more than enough to defend the peg. Speculative attacks in 1998 and 2022 both failed, and Beijing has publicly committed to maintaining the link.
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