CNY vs CAD
1 CNY = 0.21009 CAD
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 / CAD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.21153 2026-09-29 | 0.21009 | -0.68% | 0.20982 2026-10-23 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 3 Months | 0.20845 2026-07-29 | 0.21009 | +0.79% | 0.20444 2026-08-21 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 6 Months | 0.20011 2026-04-29 | 0.21009 | +4.99% | 0.19933 2026-05-05 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 1 Year | 0.19619 2025-10-29 | 0.21009 | +7.09% | 0.19461 2026-01-30 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 3 Years | 0.18890 2023-10-27 | 0.21009 | +11.22% | 0.18476 2023-12-27 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 5 Years | 0.19309 2021-10-29 | 0.21009 | +8.80% | 0.18176 2023-06-26 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 | |
| 10 Years | 0.19747 2016-10-28 | 0.21009 | +6.39% | 0.18176 2023-06-26 | 0.21309 2026-10-12 |
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 CAD?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 0.2101 CAD. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to CAD exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.2101 CAD 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/CAD 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 CAD exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/CAD exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / CAD
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.
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.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/CAD
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
CAD Drivers
- Crude oil and commodity prices
- Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- US–Canada trade relations
- Canadian housing market and employment data
💡 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
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.
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.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22