CNY vs JPY
1 CNY = 23.727 JPY
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 / JPY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 23.439 2026-09-29 | 23.727 | +1.23% | 23.417 2026-09-30 | 23.727 2026-10-29 | |
| 3 Months | 24.191 2026-07-29 | 23.727 | -1.92% | 22.850 2026-09-09 | 24.191 2026-07-29 | |
| 6 Months | 23.383 2026-04-29 | 23.727 | +1.47% | 22.850 2026-09-09 | 24.207 2026-07-28 | |
| 1 Year | 21.435 2025-10-29 | 23.727 | +10.69% | 21.435 2025-10-29 | 24.207 2026-07-28 | |
| 3 Years | 20.492 2023-10-27 | 23.727 | +15.79% | 19.189 2025-04-22 | 24.207 2026-07-28 | |
| 5 Years | 17.804 2021-10-29 | 23.727 | +33.27% | 17.692 2021-11-09 | 24.207 2026-07-28 | |
| 10 Years | 15.543 2016-10-28 | 23.727 | +52.65% | 14.714 2020-03-09 | 24.207 2026-07-28 |
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 JPY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 23.727 JPY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to JPY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 23.727 JPY 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/JPY 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 JPY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/JPY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / JPY
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.
JPY — Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen is one of the world's major traded and reserve currencies. It is often treated as a safe-haven currency that investors turn to during times of global uncertainty.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/JPY
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
JPY Drivers
- Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions
- Japan's trade balance and export data
- Global risk appetite and safe-haven flows
- USD/JPY carry trade dynamics
💡 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? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
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.
Japan
Japan is one of the world's major economies and an exporter of automobiles, electronics, and machinery. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates exceptionally low for a long period, and its policy decisions are closely watched by currency markets.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22