Convert CAD to CNY at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.
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CAD to CNY Conversion Table
Convert CAD to CNY
CAD
CNY
C$1
¥4.85
C$5
¥24.26
C$10
¥48.52
C$25
¥121.30
C$50
¥242.61
C$100
¥485.21
C$500
¥2,426.07
C$1,000
¥4,852.13
C$5,000
¥24,260.65
C$10,000
¥48,521.30
Convert CNY to CAD
CNY
CAD
¥1
C$0.2061
¥5
C$1.0305
¥10
C$2.061
¥25
C$5.1524
¥50
C$10.3048
¥100
C$20.6095
¥500
C$103.0475
¥1,000
C$206.0951
¥5,000
C$1,030.4753
¥10,000
C$2,060.9506
About the Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is heavily influenced by oil prices as Canada is one of the world's largest oil exporters. It is managed by the Bank of Canada and closely tracks US economic performance.
Key Factors That Influence CAD
Oil and energy prices
Bank of Canada rate decisions
US economic conditions
Canadian housing market
Trade balance with the United States
About the Chinese Yuan (CNY)
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is the official currency of the People's Republic of China and is increasingly used in international trade. It is managed by the People's Bank of China with a controlled exchange rate.
Key Factors That Influence CNY
PBOC policy and rate settings
China's GDP and trade data
US-China trade relations
Capital flow controls
Government economic stimulus measures
Understanding the CAD/CNY Exchange Rate
The CAD/CNY exchange rate tells you how many Chinese yuan you get for 1 Canadian Dollar.
This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.
AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional interbank market data.
Integrate live CAD/CNY rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.
The exchange rate between CAD and CNY fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market.
Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.
Currency converter API for CAD to CNY
This converter is a thin layer over two APIs. Both return JSON, both take one
HTTP call, and both have a free tier — no credit card.
Mid-market exchange rate API
The live interbank midpoint — the number shown above. It moves continuously
and is refreshed every 60 seconds across 160 currencies.
Use it for pricing, checkout, display and anything a customer sees.
The rate a named institution actually published for a given date, from
116 central banks and 3 tax
authorities. Unlike a mid-market rate it never changes after publication,
which is what tax filings, customs valuations and audits require.
Any past date — /central-bank/{bank}/2026-06-30. If the bank did not publish that day you get the most recent prior date, flagged.
Every bank at once — /api/v1/central-banks/rates returns all sources for one pair, so you can compare what each institution published.
Nothing is guessed — pairs a bank does not print are cross-computed from that bank's own table and returned with "derived": true and the method used. Banks are never mixed.
An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.
Free tier
300 requests, no credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.
Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor
names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent
on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate.
On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published
date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.
Official CAD and CNY Central Bank Rates
The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and
compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead.
AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market,
the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.
Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like CAD and CNY have floating exchange rates,
meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.
Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive).
The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.
Rate Fluctuations: The CAD/CNY rate can change every second during trading hours.
Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions About CAD/CNY
How do I convert CAD to CNY?
To convert CAD to CNY: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate.
(2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=CAD&target=CNY.
Current rate: 1 CAD = 4.8521 CNY.
Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.
What is 1 CAD in CNY today?
1 CAD equals 4.8521 CNY as of today.
This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup.
Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.
Is the CAD going up or down against CNY today?
The CAD/CNY exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions.
Today's rate is 1 CAD = 4.8521 CNY.
Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year
to understand whether CAD is strengthening or weakening against CNY.
What is the best time to buy CNY with CAD?
The best time to exchange CAD to CNY depends on market conditions.
Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers
(London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider.
Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.
Why is CAD falling or rising against CNY?
Exchange rates between CAD and CNY are influenced by: interest rate differentials between
central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability,
and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks
can cause significant short-term movements in the CAD/CNY rate.
How can I get CAD/CNY rates in my app?
Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register.
(2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=CAD&target=CNY with your Bearer token.
(3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional interbank market data.
(4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.
What is the mid-market rate for CAD/CNY?
The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices
in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 CAD = 4.8521 CNY.
This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup.
AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional interbank market data.
Other CAD conversions
Building CAD/CNY into software?
These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an
application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:
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