Convert Chinese Yuan to Swedish Krona
CNY to SEK Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) = 1.3741 Swedish Krona (SEK) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CNY converts to roughly 137.41 SEK, and $1,000 CNY converts to about 1,374.10 SEK. The CNY/SEK 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/SEK context
Over the past 90 days, CNY/SEK has traded between 1.3248 and 1.3867. The current rate of 1.3741 sits roughly 80% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Swedish Krona has been weaker than typical against Chinese Yuan recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Chinese Yuan has strengthened by 3.08% against Swedish Krona.
CNY/SEK Price History
Interactive CNY/SEK 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 Swedish Krona (SEK)
The Swedish Krona (SEK) is the official currency of Sweden, issued by the Riksbank — the world's oldest central bank, founded in 1668. SEK is one of the more liquid Scandinavian currencies and is strongly correlated with European economic conditions despite Sweden remaining outside the Eurozone.
- •Riksbank founded 1668 — the world's oldest central bank still in operation
- •Sweden is among the world's most cashless societies; cash is under 9% of point-of-sale transactions
- •Sweden voted against joining the Euro in a 2003 referendum
- •Riksbank targets 2% CPIF inflation
- •SEK is correlated with EUR because ~60% of Swedish exports go to the EU
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CNY/SEK 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/SEK?
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/SEK the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are PBOC daily fix, Chinese PMIs, and trade-balance prints and Riksbank decisions and Swedish CPI. 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 SEK at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CNY/SEK 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/SEK rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CNY/SEK 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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