# CAD to CNY exchange rate

1 CAD = 4.7866 CNY, and 1 CNY = 0.208918 CAD, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- To: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Rate: 4.78656834
- Inverse rate: 0.2089179406
- Edition time: 2026-11-05T00:00:01.000Z
- Next edition: 2026-11-06T00:00:01.000Z

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

## CAD to CNY

| Amount in CAD | Converted to CNY |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CAD | 4.79 CNY |
| 5 CAD | 23.93 CNY |
| 10 CAD | 47.87 CNY |
| 25 CAD | 119.66 CNY |
| 50 CAD | 239.33 CNY |
| 100 CAD | 478.66 CNY |
| 250 CAD | 1,196.64 CNY |
| 500 CAD | 2,393.28 CNY |
| 1,000 CAD | 4,786.57 CNY |
| 5,000 CAD | 23,932.84 CNY |
| 10,000 CAD | 47,865.68 CNY |

## CNY to CAD

| Amount in CNY | Converted to CAD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CNY | 0.208918 CAD |
| 5 CNY | 1.04 CAD |
| 10 CNY | 2.09 CAD |
| 25 CNY | 5.22 CAD |
| 50 CNY | 10.45 CAD |
| 100 CNY | 20.89 CAD |
| 250 CNY | 52.23 CAD |
| 500 CNY | 104.46 CAD |
| 1,000 CNY | 208.92 CAD |
| 5,000 CNY | 1,044.59 CAD |
| 10,000 CNY | 2,089.18 CAD |

## CAD to CNY history

Daily closing rates for 1 CAD in CNY.

- 30-day change: +1.73%
- 1-year change: -5.10%
- 1-year high: 5.1386 on 2026-01-30
- 1-year low: 4.6928 on 2026-10-12

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 4.7866 |
| 2026-11-04 | 4.776 |
| 2026-11-03 | 4.7675 |
| 2026-11-02 | 4.7683 |
| 2026-11-01 | 4.7776 |
| 2026-10-31 | 4.7756 |
| 2026-10-30 | 4.7733 |
| 2026-10-29 | 4.7657 |
| 2026-10-28 | 4.7459 |
| 2026-10-27 | 4.7546 |

Every daily rate back to 1999 is available from `/timeseries`; the free plan covers the last 30 days. [Get a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-06&end=2026-11-05&base=CAD&symbols=CNY" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get CAD to CNY from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with [webhooks](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#webhooks) or stream them over a [WebSocket](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#streaming). [Sign up for a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=CAD&to=CNY&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=CAD&symbols=CNY" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Related rates

- [CNY to CAD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cny-to-cad.md)
- [CAD exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/cad.md)
- [CNY exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/cny.md)
- [CAD to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-usd.md)
- [CAD to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-eur.md)
- [CAD to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-gbp.md)
- [CAD to JPY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-jpy.md)
- [CAD to INR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-inr.md)
- [CAD to AUD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-aud.md)
- [CAD to CHF exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-chf.md)
- [CAD to AED exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/cad-to-aed.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest CAD to CNY rate in the last year?

Between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CAD = 5.1386 CNY on Jan 30, 2026, and the lowest was 4.6928 CNY on Oct 12, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -5.10%.

### What is the CAD to CNY rate today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CAD = 4.7866 CNY, and 1 CNY = 0.208918 CAD. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the CAD to CNY rate updated?

This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

### How do I get the CAD to CNY rate in code?

Call GET /convert?from=CAD&to=CNY&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=CAD&symbols=CNY to get the rate alone.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.
