Historic Hong Kong dollar Pound sterling

Hong Kong dollar pound sterling history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.10149 (05/01/2024) and the lowest 0.10128 (03/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.21.

HKD GBP average rate for January 2024 is 0.10068, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.15 %.

01 January 20241 HKD = 0.1006 GBP
02 January 20241 HKD = 0.1006 GBP
03 January 20241 HKD = 0.1014 GBP
04 January 20241 HKD = 0.1011 GBP
05 January 20241 HKD = 0.1010 GBP
07 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
08 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
09 January 20241 HKD = 0.1005 GBP
10 January 20241 HKD = 0.1006 GBP
11 January 20241 HKD = 0.1003 GBP
12 January 20241 HKD = 0.1001 GBP
14 January 20241 HKD = 0.1003 GBP
15 January 20241 HKD = 0.1004 GBP
16 January 20241 HKD = 0.1005 GBP
17 January 20241 HKD = 0.1011 GBP
18 January 20241 HKD = 0.1008 GBP
19 January 20241 HKD = 0.1006 GBP
21 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
22 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
23 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
24 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
25 January 20241 HKD = 0.1006 GBP
26 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
28 January 20241 HKD = 0.1008 GBP
29 January 20241 HKD = 0.1008 GBP
30 January 20241 HKD = 0.1007 GBP
31 January 20241 HKD = 0.1008 GBP

23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.

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.

31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro

The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.

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.

16/09/1992: Black Wednesday

The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

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.

14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound

The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.

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.

06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.

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.

21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced

The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.

27/07/1694: Bank of England Established

The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.