CNY vs USD
1 CNY = 0.15011 USD
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 / USD| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.14918 2026-09-29 | 0.15011 | +0.63% | 0.14915 2026-10-02 | 0.15011 2026-10-29 | |
| 3 Months | 0.14779 2026-07-29 | 0.15011 | +1.57% | 0.14779 2026-07-29 | 0.15011 2026-10-29 | |
| 6 Months | 0.14634 2026-04-29 | 0.15011 | +2.58% | 0.14634 2026-04-29 | 0.15011 2026-10-29 | |
| 1 Year | 0.14086 2025-10-29 | 0.15011 | +6.57% | 0.14031 2025-11-05 | 0.15011 2026-10-29 | |
| 3 Years | 0.13664 2023-10-27 | 0.15011 | +9.86% | 0.13606 2025-04-09 | 0.15011 2026-10-29 | |
| 5 Years | 0.15633 2021-10-29 | 0.15011 | -3.98% | 0.13606 2025-04-09 | 0.15847 2022-02-28 | |
| 10 Years | 0.14749 2016-10-28 | 0.15011 | +1.78% | 0.13606 2025-04-09 | 0.15937 2018-02-07 |
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 USD?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 CNY equals 0.1501 USD. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the CNY to USD exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.1501 USD 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/USD 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 USD exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical CNY/USD exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About CNY / USD
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.
USD — US Dollar
The United States Dollar is widely used in international trade, finance and central bank reserves. Commodities such as gold and oil are priced in dollars, and many cross-border loans and bonds are denominated in dollars.
Key Factors Affecting CNY/USD
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
USD Drivers
- Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
- US employment and inflation data
- Global risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
- US trade balance and fiscal policy
💡 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? — USD
Several countries outside the United States use the US dollar as their own official currency, and many others keep their currency pegged to it — a practice known as dollarization.
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 States
The United States is one of the world's major economies, with large and liquid financial markets. The Federal Reserve (Fed) manages monetary policy, and its interest rate decisions have a significant impact on the dollar's value globally.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22