Convert South Korean Won to Chinese Yuan
KRW to CNY Exchange Rate Calculator
1 South Korean Won (KRW) = 0.0045 Chinese Yuan (CNY) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 KRW converts to roughly 0.45 CNY, and $1,000 KRW converts to about 4.46 CNY. The KRW/CNY 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 KRW/CNY context
Over the past 90 days, KRW/CNY has traded between 0.0045 and 0.0047. The current rate of 0.0045 sits roughly 0% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Chinese Yuan has been stronger than typical against South Korean Won recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, South Korean Won has weakened by 4.70% against Chinese Yuan.
KRW/CNY Price History
Interactive KRW/CNY exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About South Korean Won (KRW)
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, managed by the Bank of Korea. KRW reflects one of Asia's most export-oriented, technology-driven economies — semiconductor cycles (Samsung, SK Hynix) and global risk appetite are the dominant drivers.
- •South Korea is the world's 10th-largest economy by nominal GDP
- •Bank of Korea targets 2% CPI inflation
- •KRW is not deliverable offshore — trades mainly through NDF (non-deliverable forward) markets
- •Samsung and SK Hynix alone account for a large share of Korean exports
- •South Korea holds the world's ninth-largest FX reserves
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
Frequently Asked Questions
When is KRW/CNY most liquid?
Liquidity is deepest during the Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions (00:00–08:00 UTC) when KRW markets are open. Spreads widen noticeably during the New York afternoon and Asian public holidays.
What is a typical daily range for KRW/CNY?
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 KRW/CNY the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are Bank of Korea decisions and Korean semiconductor export data and PBOC daily fix, Chinese PMIs, and trade-balance prints. 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 KRW to CNY at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market KRW/CNY 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 KRW/CNY rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market KRW/CNY 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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