EUR vs CNY
1 EUR = 7.4144 CNY
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
EUR / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 7.6117 2026-09-29 | 7.4144 | -2.59% | 7.4144 2026-10-29 | 7.6130 2026-09-30 | |
| 3 Months | 7.7000 2026-07-29 | 7.4144 | -3.71% | 7.4144 2026-10-29 | 7.8624 2026-08-21 | |
| 6 Months | 7.9993 2026-04-29 | 7.4144 | -7.31% | 7.4144 2026-10-29 | 8.0113 2026-05-06 | |
| 1 Year | 8.2609 2025-10-29 | 7.4144 | -10.25% | 7.4144 2026-10-29 | 8.3176 2026-01-28 | |
| 3 Years | 7.7143 2023-10-27 | 7.4144 | -3.89% | 7.4144 2026-10-29 | 8.4584 2025-07-01 | |
| 5 Years | 7.4488 2021-10-29 | 7.4144 | -0.46% | 6.7518 2022-07-12 | 8.4584 2025-07-01 | |
| 10 Years | 7.4053 2016-10-28 | 7.4144 | +0.12% | 6.7518 2022-07-12 | 8.4584 2025-07-01 |
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 EUR in CNY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 EUR equals 7.4144 CNY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the EUR to CNY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 7.4144 CNY per 1 EUR. 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 EUR/CNY 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 EUR to CNY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical EUR/CNY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About EUR / CNY
EUR — Euro
The Euro is the official currency of the euro area (Eurozone), shared by many European Union member states. It is one of the world's major trading and reserve currencies.
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.
Key Factors Affecting EUR/CNY
EUR Drivers
- ECB monetary policy and interest rates
- Economic performance of major Eurozone economies
- Political stability within the EU
- Eurozone inflation and employment data
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
💡 Did You Know? — EUR
The Euro was introduced as an accounting currency in 1999 and physical euro coins and banknotes entered circulation in 2002.
💡 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
European Union
The euro area is one of the world's major economic blocs, anchored by economies such as Germany and France. The European Central Bank (ECB) sets a single monetary policy for all euro area members.
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.
Editorial content last reviewed: 2026-10-22