JPY / CNY · Daily reference rate
Yen to Yuan Renminbi
Convert JPY to CNY with the latest daily reference rate and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.
History
JPY to CNY rate over time
Over the past year, JPY to CNY moved -9.27% (0.04673 to 0.0424). Range 0.04128 to 0.04673.
Compare
JPY against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13 JPY / USD US Dollar | 0.006357 | +0.26% | -3.19% |
| JPY / EUR Euro | 0.005661 | +2.14% | +0.10% |
| +1 JPY / GBP Pound Sterling | 0.004748 | -0.21% | -3.43% |
| +4 JPY / AUD Australian Dollar | 0.009066 | +1.41% | -10.34% |
| JPY / CAD Canadian Dollar | 0.008916 | +0.01% | -3.02% |
| JPY / CHF Swiss Franc | 0.005227 | +0.31% | -0.08% |
| JPY / CNY Yuan Renminbi | 0.0424 | -0.19% | -9.27% |
| JPY / SGD Singapore Dollar | 0.008119 | +0.31% | -4.82% |
| JPY / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 0.04989 | +0.24% | -2.32% |
| JPY / IDR Rupiah | 114.7107 | +1.48% | +5.11% |
The money behind the rate
About these currencies
Yen (JPY)
- ISO 4217
- JPY · 392
- Symbol
- ¥
- Minor units
- 0
- Used in
- Japan
The yen is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan, and has no minor unit in everyday use.
- 1871The New Currency Act introduces the yen.
- 1949The yen is fixed at 360 per US dollar.
- 1971After the Smithsonian Agreement in December, the yen is repegged at 308 per US dollar.
- 1973The yen is allowed to float against the US dollar in February.
Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- ISO 4217
- CNY · 156
- Symbol
- ¥
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- China
The Yuan Renminbi is issued by the People’s Bank of China.
- 1948The People’s Bank of China is founded on 1 December and puts the first renminbi notes into circulation the same day.
- 1994Official and market exchange rates are unified at about 8.70 yuan per US dollar.
- 2005On 21 July, China ends the renminbi’s fixed peg to the US dollar and moves to a managed float referenced to a basket of currencies.
- 2016The renminbi joins the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket on 1 October.
Good to know
Questions
Is this the rate I would get at a bank?
No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 23 Oct 2026 and is not real time.
Where does the data come from?
Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.