Hong Kong vs Macao: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Hong Kong
7.83
in 2026
Macao
8.06
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
127th
Macao rank
125th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Hong Kong
- Macao
How they compare
Macao currently reports 8.06 against 7.83 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.23.
Across all 40 years both countries report, Macao has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 127th and Macao ranks 125th of 195 countries.
Macao has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Macao | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.8 | 8.04 | 0.24 | Macao |
| 1990s | 7.75 | 8 | 0.2476 | Macao |
| 2000s | 7.79 | 8.01 | 0.2272 | Macao |
| 2010s | 7.78 | 8.01 | 0.2336 | Macao |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 8.04 | 0.2337 | Macao |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Hong Kong or Macao?
- Macao, at 8.06 against 7.83 in Hong Kong as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Hong Kong and Macao?
- 0.23, with Macao ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Macao?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong and Macao rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Hong Kong ranks 127th and Macao ranks 125th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).