Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR], or Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee
1 HKD = 0.0260325571122426 LKR
Example: convert 15 HKD to LKR:
15 HKD = 15 × 0.0260325571122426 LKR = 0.39048835668364 LKR
Hong Kong Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee Conversion Table
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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.
Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.