CNY vs AUD
1 CNY = 0.21367 AUD
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
CNY / AUD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.21297 2026-09-29 | 0.21367 | +0.32% | 0.21295 2026-10-21 | 0.21626 2026-10-15 | |
| 3 Months | 0.21295 2026-07-29 | 0.21367 | +0.34% | 0.20635 2026-09-09 | 0.21626 2026-10-15 | |
| 6 Months | 0.20432 2026-04-29 | 0.21367 | +4.57% | 0.20259 2026-05-07 | 0.21626 2026-10-15 | |
| 1 Year | 0.21343 2025-10-29 | 0.21367 | +0.11% | 0.20259 2026-05-07 | 0.21847 2025-11-24 | |
| 3 Years | 0.21539 2023-10-27 | 0.21367 | -0.80% | 0.20259 2026-05-07 | 0.22674 2025-04-07 | |
| 5 Years | 0.20748 2021-10-29 | 0.21367 | +2.98% | 0.20259 2026-05-07 | 0.22674 2025-04-07 | |
| 10 Years | 0.19478 2016-10-28 | 0.21367 | +9.70% | 0.18547 2017-07-27 | 0.24332 2020-03-23 |
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 CNY in AUD?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 0.2137 AUD. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to AUD exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.2137 AUD per 1 CNY. 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 CNY/AUD 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 CNY to AUD exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/AUD exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / AUD
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.
AUD — Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar is one of the major currencies of the foreign exchange market. It is considered a commodity currency due to Australia's significant exports of iron ore, coal, and natural gas.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/AUD
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
AUD Drivers
- Iron ore and commodity prices
- Chinese economic demand and trade relations
- RBA interest rate decisions
- Australian employment and inflation data
💡 Did You Know? — CNY
The word 'yuan' literally means 'round' in Chinese, referring to the round shape of coins used in imperial China.
💡 Did You Know? — AUD
Australian banknotes are made of polymer (plastic) rather than paper, which makes them durable and waterproof.
Economy Overview
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.
Australia
Australia is a major exporter of natural resources, with China as a key trading partner. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) manages monetary policy.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22