USD vs CNY
1 USD = 6.6616 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
USD / CNY| Period | Then | Now | Change | Low | High | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 6.7034 2026-09-29 | 6.6616 | -0.62% | 6.6616 2026-10-29 | 6.7046 2026-10-02 | |
| 3 Months | 6.7663 2026-07-29 | 6.6616 | -1.55% | 6.6616 2026-10-29 | 6.7663 2026-07-29 | |
| 6 Months | 6.8335 2026-04-29 | 6.6616 | -2.52% | 6.6616 2026-10-29 | 6.8335 2026-04-29 | |
| 1 Year | 7.0994 2025-10-29 | 6.6616 | -6.17% | 6.6616 2026-10-29 | 7.1271 2025-11-05 | |
| 3 Years | 7.3184 2023-10-27 | 6.6616 | -8.97% | 6.6616 2026-10-29 | 7.3498 2025-04-09 | |
| 5 Years | 6.3966 2021-10-29 | 6.6616 | +4.14% | 6.3104 2022-02-28 | 7.3498 2025-04-09 | |
| 10 Years | 6.7802 2016-10-28 | 6.6616 | -1.75% | 6.2746 2018-02-07 | 7.3498 2025-04-09 |
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 USD in CNY?
Based on the European Central Bank reference rate published on 2026-10-29, 1 USD equals 6.6616 CNY. This is a mid-market reference rate; bank buy/sell spreads and fees are not included.
What is the USD to CNY exchange rate today?
The latest published ECB reference rate (2026-10-29) is 6.6616 CNY per 1 USD. 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 USD/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 USD to CNY exchange rates?
Yes. CurrencyVersus provides historical USD/CNY exchange rate data across 7 time periods: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years.
About USD / CNY
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.
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 USD/CNY
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
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? — 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.
💡 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
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.
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