ZAR to CNY — 1 ZAR = 0.40031 CNY
1 South African rand = 0.40031 Chinese yuan renminbi (reference rate of 2026-10-29) · 1 CNY = 2.4981 ZAR
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Key figures
The pair is trading near the bottom of its 52-week range. One-year change: -3.55% — Chinese yuan renminbi became cheaper relative to South African rand. Volatility is moderate (annualised 10.0%).
12-month history
Popular amounts
| ZAR | CNY |
|---|---|
| 1 ZAR | 0.400307 CNY |
| 5 ZAR | 2.0015333 CNY |
| 10 ZAR | 4.0030667 CNY |
| 50 ZAR | 20.015333 CNY |
| 100 ZAR | 40.030667 CNY |
| 500 ZAR | 200.15333 CNY |
| 1,000 ZAR | 400.30667 CNY |
| 5,000 ZAR | 2,002 CNY |
Yearly averages (last 10 years)
| Year | Average ZAR → CNY | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.50794 | |
| 2018 | 0.50119 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 0.47842 | -4.54% |
| 2020 | 0.42162 | -11.87% |
| 2021 | 0.43688 | +3.62% |
| 2022 | 0.41166 | -5.77% |
| 2023 | 0.38404 | -6.71% |
| 2024 | 0.39297 | +2.32% |
| 2025 | 0.40236 | +2.39% |
| 2026 | 0.41560 | +3.29% |
Last 30 published days
| Date | Rate | Day change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 0.40031 | -0.03% |
| 2026-10-28 | 0.40044 | -0.01% |
| 2026-10-27 | 0.40048 | -0.13% |
| 2026-10-26 | 0.40099 | -0.22% |
| 2026-10-23 | 0.40188 | -0.55% |
| 2026-10-22 | 0.40412 | -0.89% |
| 2026-10-21 | 0.40776 | +0.60% |
| 2026-10-20 | 0.40534 | -0.29% |
| 2026-10-19 | 0.40652 | -0.08% |
| 2026-10-16 | 0.40686 | +0.68% |
| 2026-10-15 | 0.40412 | -0.55% |
| 2026-10-14 | 0.40636 | +0.14% |
| 2026-10-13 | 0.40577 | +0.29% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0.40462 | -0.04% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0.40477 | +0.56% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0.40253 | +0.20% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0.40172 | -1.19% |
| 2026-10-06 | 0.40658 | +0.82% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0.40329 | +0.66% |
| 2026-10-02 | 0.40066 | -1.12% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0.40521 | -0.93% |
| 2026-09-30 | 0.40903 | -0.11% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0.40948 | +0.03% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0.40937 | -0.64% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0.41201 | +0.89% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0.40839 | -0.47% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0.41031 | -0.54% |
| 2026-09-22 | 0.41252 | +0.18% |
| 2026-09-21 | 0.41179 | +0.05% |
| 2026-09-18 | 0.41159 |
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the ZAR/CNY rate updated?
Once per business day. The ECB reference fix is published around 16:00 CET (Central European Time); there is no update on weekends or TARGET holidays. This page covers 6,858 trading days since 2000-01-13.
Is this a real-time exchange rate?
No. It is a daily reference rate — one fix per business day, intended as an information benchmark. Banks, card issuers and brokers add their own margin on top of any reference rate, so actual transaction rates differ.
How is the ZAR/CNY rate computed?
As a cross rate: the published table quotes every currency against the euro, so ZAR → CNY is derived from the two EUR legs of the same day.
Can I look up the rate on a past date?
Yes — use the date lookup above the 12-month chart. It searches the daily series on this page and shows the rate of the nearest published day on or before your date, plus the change versus the prior business day.
About this series
Daily ZAR/CNY reference rates derived from the ECB euro reference series — 6,858 trading days since 2000-01-13. Cross rates are computed from the published EUR-based table. For cash or card transactions your bank adds a margin on top of any reference rate.
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