The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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USD to CNY Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Chinese yuan (CNY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the USD to CNY Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan is to review how the USD/CNY rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to CNY exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/CNY
Change
Period
31 Jul 2025
7.2005
0.4% ▼
2 Week
16 May 2025
7.2092
0.5% ▼
3 Month
14 Aug 2024
7.1383
0.5% ▲
1 Year
15 Aug 2020
6.9503
3.2% ▲
5 Year
17 Aug 2015
6.3940
12.2% ▲
10 Year
19 Aug 2005
8.1047
11.5% ▼
20 Year
USD/CNY historic rates & change to 14-Aug-2025
USD/CNY update: As of Aug 11, USD trades at ~7.1803, within a tight range, bolstered by strong U.S. economic data and low jobless claims. Analysts caution that US-China trade tensions and potential Fed policy shifts could drive volatility. Monitor retail sales data for further USD direction
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USD to CNY Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Chinese yuan across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to CNY?
The best USD to CNY exchange rate is 7.1368 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 7.1835.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Chinese yuan (CNY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Yuan comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-CNY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-CNY rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to CNY - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to CNY exchange rate is Wise at 7.1368, -0.65% from the latest mid-market rate 7.1835.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.