BRL vs CNY
🇨🇳1 BRL = 1.33 CNY
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
BRL / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
About BRL / CNY
🇧🇷 BRL — Brazilian Real
The Brazilian Real is the official currency of Brazil, the largest economy in South America. It was introduced in 1994 as part of an economic stabilization plan that successfully curbed hyperinflation.
🇨🇳 CNY — Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Yuan (also known as Renminbi) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It has been increasingly used in international trade and was added to the IMF's SDR basket in 2016.
Key Factors Affecting BRL/CNY
🇧🇷 BRL Drivers
- Brazilian interest rate (Selic rate) decisions
- Commodity prices, especially soybeans and iron ore
- Political stability and fiscal policy
- Global emerging market sentiment
🇨🇳 CNY Drivers
- PBoC monetary policy and daily fixing rate
- US-China trade relations and tariffs
- Chinese GDP growth and manufacturing data
- Capital flow controls and internationalization policies
💡 Did You Know? — BRL
Before the Real was introduced in 1994, Brazil had changed its currency eight times in less than a century due to chronic hyperinflation.
💡 Did You Know? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
Economy Overview
🇧🇷 Brazil
Brazil has a diverse economy with strong agricultural exports (soybeans, coffee, beef), significant oil reserves, and a growing services sector. The Central Bank of Brazil sets monetary policy.
🇨🇳 China
China has the second-largest economy in the world and is the largest global exporter. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) manages the yuan through a managed float exchange rate system.