CNY to ZAR
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CNY to ZAR — Rate Analysis
The current CNY/ZAR exchange rate is 2.4623 South African Rand (ZAR) per 1 Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Conversely, 1 ZAR equals 0.406123 CNY. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-10-19 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the CNY/ZAR rate has risen by 1.43%, moving from 2.4296 to 2.4642 ZAR. The current rate sits 0.033084 above the 90-day average of 2.4292, indicating relative strength in CNY against ZAR during this period.
The 90-day high reached 2.4958 ZAR and the 90-day low dipped to 2.3764 ZAR. The current rate of 2.4623 is 0.033463 ZAR below the 90-day high and 0.08586 ZAR above the 90-day low, placing it 72% of the way between the low and high.
About the CNY/ZAR exchange rate
The CNY/ZAR exchange rate tells you how many South African Rand (ZAR) you receive for one Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) is the currency of China, issued by the People's Bank of China. South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) and South African Rand (ZAR)
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- ISO Code
- CNY
- Symbol
- ¥
- Country / Region
- China
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- People's Bank of China
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
CNY/ZAR past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 CNY = ZAR | 1 ZAR = CNY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 2.4642 | 0.405806 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2.46 | 0.406501 |
| 2026-10-11 | 2.4671 | 0.405335 |
| 2026-10-08 | 2.4818 | 0.40294 |
| 2026-10-05 | 2.4958 | 0.400678 |
| 2026-10-02 | 2.4861 | 0.402241 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2.4509 | 0.408013 |
| 2026-09-26 | 2.4298 | 0.411563 |
| 2026-09-23 | 2.4156 | 0.413973 |
| 2026-09-20 | 2.4286 | 0.411757 |
| 2026-09-17 | 2.4363 | 0.410463 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2.4141 | 0.414235 |
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ZAR to CNYView the reverse exchange rate — how many Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) you get for 1 South African Rand (ZAR).