Fifth Third Bank USD to HKD Exchange Rates - Compare & Save

Fifth Third Bank at a glance

Fifth Third Bank is a financial institution based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The bank provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and commercial clients, including deposit accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management services.

The bank serves over 10 million customers, including individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients. It also offers a range of foreign exchange (FX) wire services to help clients manage their international payments and foreign currency transactions.

How do Fifth Third Bank exchange rates compare?

When you get a quote for your foreign wire transfer from Fifth Third Bank on their website, in-app or in-branch, you should make note of the Fifth Third Bank exchange rate, but it can be difficult to then calculate how much markup from the market rate you are being charged.

Our research shows that on average, the Fifth Third Bank exchange rate markup for foreign wires is somewhere between 3 - 8%, depending on the amount you're sending, where you're sending it to and which currency will be received.

While all banks in the USA charge this type of markup, we make it easy to see how much you can save by using a global money transfer specialist.

USD to HKD Market Data

US dollar (USD) to Hong Kong dollar (HKD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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90d-highs

USD to HKD is at 90-day highs near 7.8214, just 0.6% above its 3-month average of 7.7731, having traded in a stable 0.9% range from 7.7500 to 7.8214

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1 HKD = 0.1278 USD

Date	USD/HKD	Change	Period
06 May 2025	7.7518	0.9% ▲	2 Week
19 Feb 2025	7.7780	0.6% ▲	3 Month
20 May 2024	7.7987	0.3% ▲	1 Year
21 May 2020	7.7545	0.9% ▲	5 Year
23 May 2015	7.7520	0.9% ▲	10 Year
25 May 2005	7.7816	0.5% ▲	20 Year

USD/HKD historic rates & change to 20-May-2025

What are equivalent amounts of USD and HKD?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to HKD (US dollar to Hong Kong dollar)*.

USD	HKD
$ 1	HK$ 7.8260
$ 5	HK$ 39.13
$ 10	HK$ 78.26
$ 20	HK$ 156.52
$ 50	HK$ 391.30
$ 100	HK$ 782.60
$ 250	HK$ 1,957
$ 500	HK$ 3,913
$ 1,000	HK$ 7,826
$ 2,000	HK$ 15,652
$ 5,000	HK$ 39,130
$ 10,000	HK$ 78,260
$ 20,000	HK$ 156,520
$ 50,000	HK$ 391,300
$ 100,000	HK$ 782,600

USD	HKD
$ 0.1278	HK$ 1
$ 0.6390	HK$ 5
$ 1.2780	HK$ 10
$ 2.5560	HK$ 20
$ 6.3900	HK$ 50
$ 12.78	HK$ 100
$ 31.95	HK$ 250
$ 63.90	HK$ 500
$ 127.80	HK$ 1,000
$ 255.60	HK$ 2,000
$ 639.00	HK$ 5,000
$ 1,278	HK$ 10,000
$ 2,556	HK$ 20,000
$ 6,390	HK$ 50,000
$ 12,780	HK$ 100,000

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*Converted at the current USDHKD interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for USD to HKD

20 MayThe recent forecasts for the USD to HKD exchange rate indicate a complex interplay of economic factors influencing both currencies. The US dollar has shown modest gains lately, but these were capped by disappointing consumer sentiment data, which has raised concerns about a potential recession in the United States. Analysts point to this weakening consumer morale as a factor that could temper the demand for the dollar, particularly as market sentiment grows sour amidst ongoing trade developments and policy announcements by US President Donald Trump.

Read our full review of recent USD to HKD forecasts.

How to get a good USD to HKD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Hong Kong dollar:

Shop around for the best USD/HKD exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the USD/HKD rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both USD and HKD at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying Hong Kong dollar with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/HKD exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to Hong Kong — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Hong Kong plus living and doing business with the Hong Kong dollar.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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Will the US dollar rise against the Hong Kong dollar?

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