Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Swiss Franc
1 HKD = 9.87520442822997 CHF
Example: convert 15 HKD to CHF:
15 HKD = 15 × 9.87520442822997 CHF = 148.128066423449 CHF
Hong Kong Dollar to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
| Hong Kong Dollar | Swiss Franc |
|---|
Hong Kong Dollar
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and used for daily transactions and financial activities in Hong Kong.
History/Origin
The Hong Kong Dollar was introduced in 1935, replacing the Hong Kong British Pound, and has since evolved through various monetary arrangements, including pegging to the US Dollar since 1983 to stabilize the currency.
Current Use
Today, the HKD is widely used in Hong Kong for all forms of commerce, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.