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AED to HKD Market Data

United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to Hong Kong dollar (HKD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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90d-highs

AED to HKD is at 90-day highs near 2.1341, just 0.8% above its 3-month average of 2.1178, having traded in a stable 1.1% range from 2.1100 to 2.1341

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1 HKD = 0.4686 AED

Date	AED/HKD	Period
10 May 2025	2.1178	2 Week
23 Feb 2025	2.1154	3 Month
24 May 2024	2.1266	1 Year
25 May 2020	2.1111	5 Year
27 May 2015	2.1118	10 Year
29 May 2005	2.1176	20 Year

AED/HKD historic rates

What are equivalent amounts of AED and HKD?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for AED to HKD (United Arab Emirates dirham to Hong Kong dollar)*.

AED	HKD
د.إ 1	HK$ 2.1341
د.إ 5	HK$ 10.67
د.إ 10	HK$ 21.34
د.إ 20	HK$ 42.68
د.إ 50	HK$ 106.71
د.إ 100	HK$ 213.41
د.إ 250	HK$ 533.53
د.إ 500	HK$ 1,067
د.إ 1,000	HK$ 2,134
د.إ 2,000	HK$ 4,268
د.إ 5,000	HK$ 10,671
د.إ 10,000	HK$ 21,341
د.إ 20,000	HK$ 42,682
د.إ 50,000	HK$ 106,705
د.إ 100,000	HK$ 213,410

AED	HKD
د.إ 0.4686	HK$ 1
د.إ 2.3430	HK$ 5
د.إ 4.6860	HK$ 10
د.إ 9.3720	HK$ 20
د.إ 23.43	HK$ 50
د.إ 46.86	HK$ 100
د.إ 117.15	HK$ 250
د.إ 234.30	HK$ 500
د.إ 468.60	HK$ 1,000
د.إ 937.20	HK$ 2,000
د.إ 2,343	HK$ 5,000
د.إ 4,686	HK$ 10,000
د.إ 9,372	HK$ 20,000
د.إ 23,430	HK$ 50,000
د.إ 46,860	HK$ 100,000

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

Forecasts for AED to HKD

24 MayRecent forecasts indicate a mixed outlook for the exchange rate between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The HKD has demonstrated notable strength in October, bolstered by measures announced by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee aimed at reinforcing the city’s status as a financial hub. However, economic recovery remains tepid, with analysts noting that while new policies could provide a short-term boost, a broader recovery in home sales and domestic demand is contingent on potential interest rate reductions. Economic indicators reveal persistent challenges, and although inflation has eased, labor market recovery is still incomplete.

Read our full review of recent AED to HKD forecasts.

How to get a good AED to HKD exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting United Arab Emirates dirham to Hong Kong dollar:

Shop around for the best AED/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 AED/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 AED 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 United Arab Emirates dirham, then it's better for the AED/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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