CNY vs CAD
🇨🇦1 CNY = 0.21 CAD
Rates as of 2026-07-22 · Source: European Central Bank
Quick Stats
Historical Comparison
CNY / CAD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Trend |
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Source: European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
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 has been increasingly 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 the fifth most held reserve currency in 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 and USMCA
- 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.
💡 Did You Know? — CAD
Canada's one-dollar coin features a common loon, which is why the Canadian dollar is nicknamed the 'Loonie.'
Economy Overview
🇨🇳 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.
🇨🇦 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.