# CNY to USD exchange rate

1 CNY = 0.14958 USD, and 1 USD = 6.6854 CNY, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- To: US Dollar (USD)
- Rate: 0.1495796811
- Inverse rate: 6.6854
- 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.

## CNY to USD

| Amount in CNY | Converted to USD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CNY | 0.14958 USD |
| 5 CNY | 0.747898 USD |
| 10 CNY | 1.5 USD |
| 25 CNY | 3.74 USD |
| 50 CNY | 7.48 USD |
| 100 CNY | 14.96 USD |
| 250 CNY | 37.39 USD |
| 500 CNY | 74.79 USD |
| 1,000 CNY | 149.58 USD |
| 5,000 CNY | 747.9 USD |
| 10,000 CNY | 1,495.8 USD |

## USD to CNY

| Amount in USD | Converted to CNY |
| --- | --- |
| 1 USD | 6.69 CNY |
| 5 USD | 33.43 CNY |
| 10 USD | 66.85 CNY |
| 25 USD | 167.14 CNY |
| 50 USD | 334.27 CNY |
| 100 USD | 668.54 CNY |
| 250 USD | 1,671.35 CNY |
| 500 USD | 3,342.7 CNY |
| 1,000 USD | 6,685.4 CNY |
| 5,000 USD | 33,427 CNY |
| 10,000 USD | 66,854 CNY |

## CNY to USD history

Daily closing rates for 1 CNY in USD.

- 30-day change: +0.29%
- 1-year change: +6.61%
- 1-year high: 0.15013 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 0.140309 on 2025-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.14958 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.149611 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.150029 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.15013 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.149903 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.149934 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.14977 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.149689 |
| 2026-10-28 | 0.150006 |
| 2026-10-27 | 0.14998 |

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=CNY&symbols=USD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get CNY to USD 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=CNY&to=USD&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CNY = 0.15013 USD on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 0.140309 USD on Nov 5, 2025. Over that period the rate changed +6.61%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CNY = 0.14958 USD, and 1 USD = 6.6854 CNY. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the CNY to USD 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 CNY to USD rate in code?

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