# CNY to ZAR exchange rate

1 CNY = 2.4566 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.407063 CNY, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 2.456621892
- Inverse rate: 0.4070630499
- 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 ZAR

| Amount in CNY | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CNY | 2.46 ZAR |
| 5 CNY | 12.28 ZAR |
| 10 CNY | 24.57 ZAR |
| 25 CNY | 61.42 ZAR |
| 50 CNY | 122.83 ZAR |
| 100 CNY | 245.66 ZAR |
| 250 CNY | 614.16 ZAR |
| 500 CNY | 1,228.31 ZAR |
| 1,000 CNY | 2,456.62 ZAR |
| 5,000 CNY | 12,283.11 ZAR |
| 10,000 CNY | 24,566.22 ZAR |

## ZAR to CNY

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to CNY |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 0.407063 CNY |
| 5 ZAR | 2.04 CNY |
| 10 ZAR | 4.07 CNY |
| 25 ZAR | 10.18 CNY |
| 50 ZAR | 20.35 CNY |
| 100 ZAR | 40.71 CNY |
| 250 ZAR | 101.77 CNY |
| 500 ZAR | 203.53 CNY |
| 1,000 ZAR | 407.06 CNY |
| 5,000 ZAR | 2,035.32 CNY |
| 10,000 ZAR | 4,070.63 CNY |

## CNY to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 CNY in ZAR.

- 30-day change: -0.12%
- 1-year change: +0.37%
- 1-year high: 2.5063 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 2.2565 on 2026-01-29

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 2.4566 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2.4861 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2.4925 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2.5063 |
| 2026-11-01 | 2.4992 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2.4998 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2.489 |
| 2026-10-29 | 2.4899 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2.4973 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2.497 |

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=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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

## Related rates

- [ZAR to CNY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-cny.md)
- [CNY exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/cny.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
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## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CNY = 2.5063 ZAR on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 2.2565 ZAR on Jan 29, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +0.37%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CNY = 2.4566 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.407063 CNY. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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