Convert Chinese Yuan to Canadian Dollar
CNY to CAD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 0.2046 Canadian Dollar (CAD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CNY converts to roughly 20.46 CAD, and $1,000 CNY converts to about 204.61 CAD. The CNY/CAD 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/CAD context
Over the past 90 days, CNY/CAD has traded between 0.1962 and 0.2046. The current rate of 0.2046 sits roughly 100% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Canadian Dollar has been weaker than typical against Chinese Yuan recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Chinese Yuan has strengthened by 3.65% against Canadian Dollar.
CNY/CAD Price History
Interactive CNY/CAD 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 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada and the sixth-most-held reserve currency. Nicknamed the "Loonie" after the loon on the C$1 coin, it is a commodity currency driven primarily by crude oil prices and US cross-border trade, which accounts for roughly 75% of Canadian exports.
- •Canada is the world's fourth-largest crude oil producer
- •Roughly 75% of Canadian exports go to the United States
- •Bank of Canada (BoC) sets the overnight rate and targets 2% CPI inflation
- •USD/CAD is often called the "Loonie" among traders
- •Canada and the US are connected by the USMCA trade agreement (replaced NAFTA in 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CNY/CAD 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/CAD?
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/CAD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are PBOC daily fix, Chinese PMIs, and trade-balance prints and BoC rate decisions, Canadian employment data, and WTI crude movements. 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 CAD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CNY/CAD 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/CAD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CNY/CAD 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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