JPY vs CNY
1 JPY = 0.04215 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
JPY / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 0.04266 2026-09-29 | 0.04215 | -1.21% | 0.04215 2026-10-29 | 0.04270 2026-09-30 | |
| 3 Months | 0.04134 2026-07-29 | 0.04215 | +1.96% | 0.04134 2026-07-29 | 0.04376 2026-09-09 | |
| 6 Months | 0.04277 2026-04-29 | 0.04215 | -1.45% | 0.04131 2026-07-28 | 0.04376 2026-09-09 | |
| 1 Year | 0.04665 2025-10-29 | 0.04215 | -9.66% | 0.04131 2026-07-28 | 0.04665 2025-10-29 | |
| 3 Years | 0.04880 2023-10-27 | 0.04215 | -13.63% | 0.04131 2026-07-28 | 0.05211 2025-04-22 | |
| 5 Years | 0.05617 2021-10-29 | 0.04215 | -24.96% | 0.04131 2026-07-28 | 0.05652 2021-11-09 | |
| 10 Years | 0.06434 2016-10-28 | 0.04215 | -34.49% | 0.04131 2026-07-28 | 0.06796 2020-03-09 |
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 JPY in CNY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 JPY equals 0.0421 CNY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the JPY to CNY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 0.0421 CNY per 1 JPY. 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 JPY/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 JPY to CNY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical JPY/CNY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About JPY / CNY
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.
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 JPY/CNY
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
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? — JPY
The yen has no smaller unit in everyday circulation — there is no equivalent of cents or pence.
💡 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
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.
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