Convert US Dollar to Chinese Yuan
USD to CNY Exchange Rate Calculator
1 US Dollar (USD) = 6.7626 Chinese Yuan (CNY) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 USD converts to roughly 676.26 CNY, and $1,000 USD converts to about 6,762.60 CNY. The USD/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 USD/CNY context
Over the past 90 days, USD/CNY has traded between 6.7626 and 6.9173. The current rate of 6.7626 sits roughly 0% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Chinese Yuan has been stronger than typical against US Dollar recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, US Dollar has weakened by 2.01% against Chinese Yuan.
USD/CNY Price History
Interactive USD/CNY exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the single most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets. Issued by the Federal Reserve System since 1913, it anchors the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and sits on one side of roughly 88% of all forex transactions.
- •Involved in ~88% of all daily forex turnover (BIS Triennial Survey)
- •Accounts for roughly 58% of allocated central bank reserves (IMF COFER)
- •Primary invoicing currency for global oil, metals, and most commodities
- •Dollar-denominated debt issued outside the US exceeds $13 trillion
- •The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which drives USD strength globally
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
Is USD/CNY a floating exchange rate?
CNY is a managed float. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) sets a daily USD/CNY reference rate ("the fix") and allows trading within a ±2% band around it. Persistent pressure on the band edge signals whether PBOC is defending CNY or allowing depreciation.
What is the difference between CNY and CNH?
CNY is the onshore yuan — it trades within mainland China under PBOC control. CNH is the offshore yuan — it trades in Hong Kong, Singapore, and London with more market-driven pricing. The two normally track each other within 1%, but large gaps open during stress episodes.
How does the US-China trade war affect USD/CNY?
Tariff announcements, tech-export restrictions, and diplomatic escalation all produce USD/CNY moves. The PBOC has historically allowed yuan to weaken as a partial offset to US tariffs, though it also steps in to prevent disorderly depreciation.
When is the USD/CNY fix released?
The PBOC publishes the daily fix at 01:15 UTC, just before onshore trading opens. A fix that comes in weaker (higher USD/CNY) than consensus forecasts typically drags down AUD, KRW, and other Asian currencies for the rest of the session.
Is USD/CNY available 24/7?
CNY onshore trades only during Chinese business hours (01:30–07:30 UTC). CNH offshore trades 24/5. If you see a weekend USD/CNY quote, it's almost certainly a CNH quote from a retail broker.
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