1 CNY elsewhere
CNY to ZAR over time
Then and now
European Central Bank reference rates, back to 1999.
Where US Dollar goes further
CNY to ZAR in detail
1 CNY = 2.4598 ZAR and 1 ZAR = 0.4065 CNY at the mid-market rate on , so 100 Chinese Yuan is 245.98 South African Rand. Over the last 30 days CNY/ZAR traded between 2.4222 and 2.4959, a +1.74% move.
Ranges
- 30-day high
- 2.4959
- 30-day low
- 2.4222
- 30-day change
- +1.74%
- 30-day average
- 2.4501
- 1-year high
- 2.4959
- 1-year low
- 2.2565
In the past
- 1 year ago, 2.4458 ZAR+0.6% since
- 5 years ago, 2.2980 ZAR+7.0% since
- 10 years ago, 2.1122 ZAR+16.5% since
Conversion tables
| CNY | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.46 |
| 5 | 12.30 |
| 10 | 24.60 |
| 25 | 61.50 |
| 50 | 122.99 |
| 100 | 245.98 |
| 250 | 614.95 |
| 500 | 1,229.90 |
| 1,000 | 2,459.80 |
| 5,000 | 12,299.02 |
| 10,000 | 24,598.03 |
| ZAR | CNY |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.41 |
| 5 | 2.03 |
| 10 | 4.07 |
| 25 | 10.16 |
| 50 | 20.33 |
| 100 | 40.65 |
| 250 | 101.63 |
| 500 | 203.27 |
| 1,000 | 406.54 |
| 5,000 | 2,032.68 |
| 10,000 | 4,065.37 |
Questions
What is the CNY to ZAR exchange rate today?
As of 14 Oct 2026, 1 CNY = 2.4598 ZAR and 1 ZAR = 0.4065 CNY at the mid-market rate, sourced from ExchangeRate-API and refreshed every minute on this page.
How much is 100 CNY in ZAR?
100 Chinese Yuan is 245.98 South African Rand at today's mid-market rate. 1,000 CNY is 2,459.80 ZAR. Banks and card providers usually add a margin, so expect to receive slightly less.
Is CNY going up or down against ZAR?
Over the past 30 days CNY/ZAR moved +1.74%, trading between 2.4222 and 2.4959. Its 1-year range is 2.2565 to 2.4959. Past movement does not predict future rates.
What was the CNY to ZAR rate in the past?
1 year ago (14 Oct 2025), 1 CNY was 2.4458 ZAR. 5 years ago (14 Oct 2021), 1 CNY was 2.2980 ZAR. 10 years ago (14 Oct 2016), 1 CNY was 2.1122 ZAR. Today it is 2.4598 ZAR. Figures are European Central Bank reference rates.
How do I convert Chinese Yuan to South African Rand?
Type an amount in the box above, like 250 or 30k, and the ZAR value appears as you type. You can also type the whole question, like 100 cny in zar.
What is the mid-market rate for CNY to ZAR?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices in global currency markets. Zento uses it for every conversion. Banks and money transfer services typically add a margin on top of it.
Is the CNY to ZAR converter free?
Yes. Zento is free, with no sign-up and no fees. It uses public exchange rate data from ExchangeRate-API and the European Central Bank.