Convert Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar
CNY to AUD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 0.2059 Australian Dollar (AUD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CNY converts to roughly 20.59 AUD, and $1,000 CNY converts to about 205.91 AUD. The CNY/AUD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day CNY/AUD context
Over the past 90 days, CNY/AUD has traded between 0.2026 and 0.2110. The current rate of 0.2059 sits roughly 40% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Chinese Yuan has held roughly flat (+0.25%) against Australian Dollar.
CNY/AUD Price History
Interactive CNY/AUD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Chinese Yuan (CNY)
The Chinese Yuan (CNY), officially the Renminbi (RMB), is the currency of the People's Republic of China and increasingly central to global trade settlement. CNY trades onshore at a rate closely managed by the People's Bank of China (PBOC), while CNH trades offshore (mainly Hong Kong) with more market-driven pricing.
- •Fifth-most-used currency for global payments (SWIFT)
- •Included in the IMF Special Drawing Rights basket since October 2016
- •PBOC sets a daily USD/CNY reference rate and tolerates a ±2% trading band
- •China holds the world's largest FX reserves (~$3.2 trillion)
- •CIPS (China's cross-border payment system) handled over $14.7 trillion in 2025
About Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia and the fifth-most-traded currency in the world. Often called "the Aussie," it is the archetypal commodity currency — tightly linked to iron ore, coal, LNG exports, and Chinese industrial demand.
- •Fifth-most-traded currency, ~7% of daily forex volume
- •Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter
- •Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) targets 2–3% inflation over the medium term
- •AUD/USD is highly correlated with copper and iron ore futures
- •Australia issued the world's first full polymer banknote series in 1988
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CNY/AUD most liquid?
Liquidity is deepest during the Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions (00:00–08:00 UTC) when CNY markets are open. Spreads widen noticeably during the New York afternoon and Asian public holidays.
What is a typical daily range for CNY/AUD?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move CNY/AUD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are PBOC daily fix, Chinese PMIs, and trade-balance prints and RBA monthly meetings (first Tuesday), Australian CPI, and Chinese PMIs. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert CNY to AUD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CNY/AUD than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the CNY/AUD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CNY/AUD rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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