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ZAR to CNY

South African Rand to Chinese Yuan Renminbi · Live exchange rate

1 ZAR =
0.406123 CNY
1 CNY =
2.4623 ZAR
Updated 2026-10-19
Mid-market rate

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ZAR to CNY

Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

▼ 1.43%
90-day high
0.420796
90-day low
0.400678
90-day average
0.41174
Change
-1.41%

ZAR to CNY — Rate Analysis

The current ZAR/CNY exchange rate is 0.406123 Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) per 1 South African Rand (ZAR). Conversely, 1 CNY equals 2.4623 ZAR. 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 ZAR/CNY rate has fallen by 1.41%, declining from 0.411596 to 0.405806 CNY. The current rate sits 0.005616 below the 90-day average of 0.41174, indicating relative weakness in ZAR against CNY during this period.

The 90-day high reached 0.420796 CNY and the 90-day low dipped to 0.400678 CNY. The current rate of 0.406123 is 0.014673 CNY below the 90-day high and 0.005445 CNY above the 90-day low, placing it 27% of the way between the low and high.

About the ZAR/CNY exchange rate

The ZAR/CNY exchange rate tells you how many Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) you receive for one South African Rand (ZAR). 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.

South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa. Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) is the currency of China, issued by the People's Bank of China.

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 South African Rand (ZAR) and Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

ZAR flag

South African Rand (ZAR)

ISO Code
ZAR
Symbol
R
Country / Region
South Africa
Decimals
2
CNY flag

Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

ISO Code
CNY
Symbol
¥
Country / Region
China
Decimals
2
Issuing Authority
People's Bank of China

ZAR/CNY past data

Recent sampled historical rates

Date1 ZAR = CNY1 CNY = ZAR
2026-10-170.4058062.4642
2026-10-140.4065012.46
2026-10-110.4053352.4671
2026-10-080.402942.4818
2026-10-050.4006782.4958
2026-10-020.4022412.4861
2026-09-290.4080132.4509
2026-09-260.4115632.4298
2026-09-230.4139732.4156
2026-09-200.4117572.4286
2026-09-170.4104632.4363
2026-09-140.4142352.4141

ZAR to CNY — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
0.406123
Inverse
2.4623
90d high
0.420796
90d low
0.400678
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