Understanding the Table:
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.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your details and click ‘Get Rates’.
US dollar (USD) to Chinese yuan (CNY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
27 May 2025 | 7.1956 | 0.1% ▼ | 2 Week |
12 Mar 2025 | 7.2379 | 0.7% ▼ | 3 Month |
10 Jun 2024 | 7.1065 | 1.1% ▲ | 1 Year |
11 Jun 2020 | 7.0651 | 1.7% ▲ | 5 Year |
13 Jun 2015 | 6.1898 | 16.1% ▲ | 10 Year |
15 Jun 2005 | 8.2754 | 13.2% ▼ | 20 Year |
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 * :
*Converted at the current USD-CNY interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best USD to CNY exchange rate is 7.1391 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 7.1858.
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.
Looking at the full comparison table the best USD to CNY exchange rate is 7.1391 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-market rate 7.1858. The next best rate is 7.0708 from Western Union, -1.6% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 7.0133 is -2.4% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 6.5499 at -8.8% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 6.5068 at -9.4% and the Citibank rate is 6.8373 at -4.8% compared to the mid-rate 7.1858.
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.
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