Convert Chinese Yuan to Swiss Franc
CNY to CHF Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 0.1161 Swiss Franc (CHF) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CNY converts to roughly 11.61 CHF, and $1,000 CNY converts to about 116.14 CHF. The CNY/CHF 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/CHF context
Over the past 90 days, CNY/CHF has traded between 0.1127 and 0.1166. The current rate of 0.1161 sits roughly 88% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Swiss Franc has been weaker than typical against Chinese Yuan recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Chinese Yuan has strengthened by 2.73% against Swiss Franc.
CNY/CHF Price History
Interactive CNY/CHF 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 Swiss Franc (CHF)
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Backed by Switzerland's political neutrality, current-account surplus, and AAA-rated government debt, it is the textbook safe-haven currency — the first destination for capital during crises.
- •Switzerland runs one of the world's largest current-account surpluses relative to GDP
- •Swiss National Bank (SNB) held the EUR/CHF floor at 1.20 from 2011 until abandoning it on 15 January 2015
- •SNB balance sheet assets exceeded 110% of Swiss GDP at peak — the largest relative to GDP of any G10 central bank
- •Swiss gold reserves rank among the highest per capita globally
- •Switzerland's referendum system means monetary policy can be constrained by public votes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CNY/CHF 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/CHF?
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/CHF the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are PBOC daily fix, Chinese PMIs, and trade-balance prints and SNB rate decisions and Swiss sight-deposit data. 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 CHF at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CNY/CHF 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/CHF rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CNY/CHF 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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