ZAR to HKD Converter
South African Rand to Hong Kong Dollar
South African Rand to Hong Kong Dollar (ZAR/HKD)
This page converts the South African Rand (ZAR) used in South Africa into the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) used in Hong Kong. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the ZAR/HKD rate
The South African Rand is mainly influenced by South African Reserve Bank policy, gold and platinum prices, and global appetite for emerging-market risk. The Hong Kong Dollar is mainly influenced by the Linked Exchange Rate System, which keeps the Hong Kong dollar between 7.75 and 7.85 per US dollar. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the ZAR/HKD rate moves; when they move together, the rate tends to stay steadier.
How this rate is calculated
Rates are fetched from Frankfurter, which publishes the European Central Bank's daily reference rates (updated once per working day), and from ExchangeRate-API for currencies the ECB does not cover. All rates are stored against the euro, so the ZAR/HKD figure is a cross rate: the euro value of HKD divided by the euro value of ZAR. These are indicative mid-market reference rates and may differ from the rates offered by banks, card issuers and payment providers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ZAR to HKD?
Enter an amount in South African Rand and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily ZAR/HKD reference rate to show the value in Hong Kong Dollar. To go the other way, HKD to ZAR, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the ZAR to HKD rate come from?
Rates come from Frankfurter, which republishes daily European Central Bank reference rates, with ExchangeRate-API filling in currencies the ECB does not publish. They are cached in your browser for up to an hour.
Is this the ZAR to HKD rate my bank will give me?
No. These are mid-market, indicative rates. Banks, card providers and transfer services usually add a margin or fee, so the Hong Kong Dollar you actually receive is typically a little lower.