CNY vs GBP
1 CNY = 0.11272 GBP
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 / GBP| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.11261 2026-09-29 | 0.11272 | +0.10% | 0.11177 2026-10-21 | 0.11303 2026-10-09 | |
| 3 Months | 0.11121 2026-07-29 | 0.11272 | +1.36% | 0.10896 2026-08-21 | 0.11303 2026-10-09 | |
| 6 Months | 0.10831 2026-04-29 | 0.11272 | +4.07% | 0.10781 2026-05-06 | 0.11303 2026-10-09 | |
| 1 Year | 0.10661 2025-10-29 | 0.11272 | +5.73% | 0.10420 2026-01-29 | 0.11303 2026-10-09 | |
| 3 Years | 0.11281 2023-10-27 | 0.11272 | -0.07% | 0.10153 2025-07-01 | 0.11303 2026-10-09 | |
| 5 Years | 0.11343 2021-10-29 | 0.11272 | -0.62% | 0.10153 2025-07-01 | 0.13045 2022-09-28 | |
| 10 Years | 0.12141 2016-10-28 | 0.11272 | -7.15% | 0.10153 2025-07-01 | 0.13045 2022-09-28 |
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 GBP?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 0.1127 GBP. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to GBP exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.1127 GBP 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/GBP 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 GBP exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/GBP exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / GBP
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.
GBP — British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the world's major traded currencies, with a history reaching back to Anglo-Saxon England.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/GBP
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
GBP Drivers
- Bank of England interest rate decisions
- UK economic data and trade policy
- London financial market sentiment
- UK inflation and housing market trends
💡 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? — GBP
Sterling traces its origins to the silver pennies of Anglo-Saxon England — the name 'pound' comes from a pound weight of silver.
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.
United Kingdom
The UK is one of Europe's major economies, with London serving as a global financial center. The Bank of England (BoE) sets monetary policy to meet the government's inflation target.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22