ZAR to CNY exchange rate

The ZAR to CNY rate from the daily edition, with a converter, conversion tables, and a free API.

ZAR to CNY

Daily reference rate

1 ZAR = 0.407063 CNY

1 CNY = 2.4566 ZAR

Next edition

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

Converter

Conversions use the rate shown above. Edit either amount.

ZAR to CNY

Amount in ZARConverted to CNY
1 ZAR0.407063 CNY
5 ZAR2.04 CNY
10 ZAR4.07 CNY
25 ZAR10.18 CNY
50 ZAR20.35 CNY
100 ZAR40.71 CNY
250 ZAR101.77 CNY
500 ZAR203.53 CNY
1,000 ZAR407.06 CNY
5,000 ZAR2,035.32 CNY
10,000 ZAR4,070.63 CNY

CNY to ZAR

Amount in CNYConverted to ZAR
1 CNY2.46 ZAR
5 CNY12.28 ZAR
10 CNY24.57 ZAR
25 CNY61.42 ZAR
50 CNY122.83 ZAR
100 CNY245.66 ZAR
250 CNY614.16 ZAR
500 CNY1,228.31 ZAR
1,000 CNY2,456.62 ZAR
5,000 CNY12,283.11 ZAR
10,000 CNY24,566.22 ZAR

ZAR to CNY history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZAR in CNY. Weekends and holidays without a published rate are skipped.

ZAR to CNY daily closing rate, last yearFrom 0.407866 on Nov 4, 2025 to 0.402234 on Nov 4, 2026. Use the left and right arrow keys to read each day.0.39550.42110.4467Nov 4Nov 4
30-day change
-0.26%
1-year change
-1.38%
1-year high
0.443172 on Jan 29, 2026
1-year low
0.398997 on Nov 2, 2026
Last 10 closing rates
Date1 ZAR in CNY
Nov 4, 20260.402234
Nov 3, 20260.401206
Nov 2, 20260.398997
Nov 1, 20260.40013
Oct 31, 20260.400038
Oct 30, 20260.40177
Oct 29, 20260.40162
Oct 28, 20260.400439
Oct 27, 20260.400484
Oct 26, 20260.400992

Every daily ZAR to CNY rate back to 1999 is one request away with /timeseries. The free plan covers the last 30 days; paid plans reach the full archive. Get a free API key.

Time series

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-05&end=2026-11-04&base=ZAR&symbols=CNY" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Get ZAR 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 or stream them over a WebSocket.

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Convert

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=ZAR&to=CNY&amount=100" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Latest rate

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

Frequently asked questions

What was the highest ZAR to CNY rate in the last year?
Between Nov 4, 2025 and Nov 4, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZAR = 0.443172 CNY on Jan 29, 2026, and the lowest was 0.398997 CNY on Nov 2, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -1.38%.
What is the ZAR to CNY rate today?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZAR = 0.407063 CNY, and 1 CNY = 2.4566 ZAR. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.
How often is the ZAR 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 ZAR to CNY rate in code?
Call GET /convert?from=ZAR&to=CNY&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=ZAR&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.