Hong Kong Exchange Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Hong Kong’s official period-average exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar rose to 7.844 LCU/USD in August 2026, from 7.842 in July. This marks a third consecutive monthly increase, the longest rising streak since July 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
The Hong Kong dollar averaged 7.842 per USD in July 2026, up from 7.839 in June. The currency remains below its all-time high of 8.103 from October 1983. The exchange rate series dates back to January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.84 per USD | 7.84 per USD | 8.10 per USDOct 1983 | 4.61 per USDJan 1978 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in Hong Kong averaged 7.78 per USD from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 8.10 per USD in Oct 1983 and a record low of 4.61 per USD in Jan 1978. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
This indicator measures the monthly period-average exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar against the US dollar, expressed in local currency units per one US dollar. The series spans from January 1957 to the present.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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