Buy price
7.8463
7.8463
7.845
Information regarding past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
USD/HKD can only move between 7.75 and 7.85: the HKMA sells Hong Kong dollars at 7.75 and buys them at 7.85. The rate drifts toward 7.85 when Hong Kong interest rates stay low while US rates climb, because investors borrow Hong Kong dollars to hold US dollars.
Weak Hong Kong stocks and tepid mainland inflows have kept local rates low this year. The currency last touched 7.85 in summer 2025. Each HKMA purchase of Hong Kong dollars drains cash from banks and lifts local interest rates, which weighs on stocks and property.
Foreign reserves of about US$420 billion back the peg.
Key levels: Support 7.75 · Resistance 7.85
Next catalyst: Fed decision on 28 Oct; any HKMA intervention at 7.85
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USD/HKD
USDHKD
7.8456
Charging Schedule
| Day | Time | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 22:00 | -0.0029% | -0.0038% |
| Tue | 22:00 | -0.0029% | -0.0038% |
| Wed | 22:00 | -0.0029% | -0.0038% |
| Thu | 22:00 | -0.0029% | -0.0038% |
| Fri | 22:00 | -0.0086% | -0.0115% |
| Sat | - | - | - |
| Sun | - | - | - |
FAQ
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority maintains a peg of 7.75–7.85 HKD per USD to stabilize the currency.
USD/HKD has low volatility due to the peg, so it’s mostly used by institutions for hedging, not speculation.
While unlikely, extreme financial crises or policy changes could put pressure on the peg.
Traders usually focus on short-term arbitrage opportunities when the rate moves close to either side of the peg.
Alternatives include USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, which move more freely and provide trading opportunities.