CAD vs CNY
1 CAD = 4.7598 CNY
ECB reference rate of 2026-10-29 (published business days ~16:00 CET) · Mid-market rate, bank spreads and fees not included
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CAD / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 4.7275 2026-09-29 | 4.7598 | +0.68% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 4.7660 2026-10-23 | |
| 3 Months | 4.7972 2026-07-29 | 4.7598 | -0.78% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 4.8914 2026-08-21 | |
| 6 Months | 4.9974 2026-04-29 | 4.7598 | -4.75% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 5.0168 2026-05-05 | |
| 1 Year | 5.0971 2025-10-29 | 4.7598 | -6.62% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 5.1386 2026-01-30 | |
| 3 Years | 5.2939 2023-10-27 | 4.7598 | -10.09% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 5.4124 2023-12-27 | |
| 5 Years | 5.1789 2021-10-29 | 4.7598 | -8.09% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 5.5017 2023-06-26 | |
| 10 Years | 5.0641 2016-10-28 | 4.7598 | -6.01% | 4.6928 2026-10-12 | 5.5017 2023-06-26 |
Then, Now, Low and High are daily ECB reference rates (one observation per business day, not intraday highs or lows); Then is the last business day on or before the start of the period. Trend lines plot daily (1 month), weekly (3 months–1 year) or monthly (3–10 years) observations, always keeping the first and last. Missing days are left out, not estimated. Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 CAD in CNY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CAD equals 4.7598 CNY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CAD to CNY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 4.7598 CNY per 1 CAD. The ECB publishes once per business day around 16:00 CET, so the rate does not change over weekends or holidays.
Where does CurrencyVersus get its CAD/CNY data?
CurrencyVersus sources all exchange rate data from the Frankfurter API, which provides European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates. The ECB publishes these once per business day, around 16:00 CET; they are not live market quotes. Gold and silver prices come separately from gold-api.com and update more often than the daily ECB reference rates.
Can I view historical CAD to CNY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CAD/CNY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CAD / CNY
CAD — Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar, often called the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the one-dollar coin, is one of the reserve currencies held by central banks around the world. It is closely tied to commodity prices, especially oil.
CNY — Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Yuan (also known as Renminbi) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It is used in international trade and was added to the IMF's SDR basket in 2016.
Key Factors Affecting CAD/CNY
CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US–Canada trade relations
- Canadian housing market and employment data
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? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
Economy Overview
Canada
Canada has a resource-rich economy with significant exports of crude oil, natural gas, and minerals. The Bank of Canada sets monetary policy independently from the US despite close economic ties.
China
China is one of the world's major economies and a major global exporter. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) manages the yuan through a managed float exchange rate system.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22