Historic Hong Kong dollar United States dollar

Hong Kong dollar united states dollar history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.12804 (04/01/2024) and the lowest 0.12814 (03/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.08.

HKD USD average rate for January 2024 is 0.12794, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.11 %.

01 January 20241 HKD = 0.1281 USD
02 January 20241 HKD = 0.1281 USD
03 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
04 January 20241 HKD = 0.1281 USD
05 January 20241 HKD = 0.1281 USD
06 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
07 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
08 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
09 January 20241 HKD = 0.1281 USD
10 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
11 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
12 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
13 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
14 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
15 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
16 January 20241 HKD = 0.1278 USD
17 January 20241 HKD = 0.1278 USD
18 January 20241 HKD = 0.1278 USD
19 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
20 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
21 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
22 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
23 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
24 January 20241 HKD = 0.1278 USD
25 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
26 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD
27 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
28 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
29 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
30 January 20241 HKD = 0.1280 USD
31 January 20241 HKD = 0.1279 USD

18/05/2005: Removal of Ten Hong Kong Dollars Note

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the removal of the HKD 10 paper note from circulation, encouraging the usage of electronic payment methods and reducing printing costs.

01/07/1997: Hong Kong's Handover to China

Hong Kong was officially handed over to China, marking the end of British colonial rule but maintaining the Hong Kong Dollar as its currency under the 'one country, two systems' principle.

17/10/1991: Linked Exchange Rate System

The Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) was implemented, establishing a narrow trading range of HKD 7.75 to 7.85 against the U.S. Dollar, backed by stringent measures to maintain stability.

31/12/1983: Joint Declaration on the Future of Hong Kong

The Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, affirming Hong Kong's return to China in 1997 and ensuring the continuity of the Hong Kong Dollar as its official currency.

22/05/1972: Pegging to the U.S. Dollar

As the British Pound faced pressures in the foreign exchange market, Hong Kong decided to switch the peg to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of HKD 5.65 to USD 1.

12/09/1935: Pegging to the Sterling

The Hong Kong Dollar was pegged to the British Pound (Sterling) at a fixed exchange rate of HKD 16 to GBP 1, which helped stabilize the currency.

01/01/1863: Introduction of the Hong Kong Dollar

The Hong Kong Dollar was first introduced as an official currency by the British colonial government to facilitate trade and commerce in Hong Kong.