ZAR to CNY
South African Rand to Chinese Yuan Renminbi · Live exchange rate
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ZAR to CNY — Rate Analysis
The current ZAR/CNY exchange rate is 0.415595 Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) per 1 South African Rand (ZAR). Conversely, 1 CNY equals 2.4062 ZAR. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-02 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 risen by 0.93%, moving from 0.414869 to 0.418731 CNY. The current rate sits 0.001851 above the 90-day average of 0.413744, indicating relative strength in ZAR against CNY during this period.
The 90-day high reached 0.420252 CNY and the 90-day low dipped to 0.402364 CNY. The current rate of 0.415595 is 0.004657 CNY below the 90-day high and 0.013231 CNY above the 90-day low, placing it 74% 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)
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
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
| Date | 1 ZAR = CNY | 1 CNY = ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 0.418731 | 2.3882 |
| 2026-08-31 | 0.415618 | 2.4061 |
| 2026-08-28 | 0.420252 | 2.3795 |
| 2026-08-25 | 0.41982 | 2.382 |
| 2026-08-22 | 0.419692 | 2.3827 |
| 2026-08-16 | 0.416711 | 2.3997 |
| 2026-08-13 | 0.417687 | 2.3941 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.41736 | 2.396 |
| 2026-08-07 | 0.412414 | 2.4247 |
| 2026-08-04 | 0.409239 | 2.4436 |
| 2026-08-01 | 0.408239 | 2.4495 |
| 2026-07-29 | 0.404914 | 2.4697 |
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