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CNY / JPY · Daily reference rate

Chinese Yuan to Japanese Yen

Convert Chinese Yuan (CNY) to Japanese Yen (JPY). The quote shows JPY per 1 CNY; use Swap currencies for the other direction. Check the reference date and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.

100 CNY =
2,357 JPY
1 CNY = 23.5728 JPY · 1 JPY = 0.04242 CNY · 24 Oct 2026

CNY to JPY conversion table

Reference rate dated 24 Oct 2026. These amounts exclude your provider’s exchange spread and fees.

CNY to JPY conversion examples before costs
Chinese Yuan (CNY)Japanese Yen (JPY)
1 CNY24 JPY
5 CNY118 JPY
10 CNY236 JPY
25 CNY589 JPY
50 CNY1,179 JPY
100 CNY2,357 JPY
500 CNY11,786 JPY
1,000 CNY23,573 JPY

History

CNY to JPY rate over time

21.124421.98222.839523.69724.5546Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26

Over the past year, CNY to JPY moved +9.82% (21.4652 to 23.5728). Range 21.4564 to 24.2226.

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CNY against major currencies

PairRate30 days1 year
+13 CNY / USD
US Dollar
0.15+0.59%+6.73%
CNY / EUR
Euro
0.1337+2.13%+10.42%
+1 CNY / GBP
British Pound
0.112-0.38%+6.28%
CNY / JPY
Japanese Yen
23.5728-0.16%+9.82%
+4 CNY / AUD
Australian Dollar
0.2138+1.00%-1.08%
CNY / CAD
Canadian Dollar
0.2102+0.04%+6.81%
CNY / CHF
Swiss Franc
0.1234+0.32%+10.29%
CNY / SGD
Singapore Dollar
0.1916+0.46%+4.95%
CNY / HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
1.1772+0.59%+7.70%
CNY / IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
2,708.56+1.53%+16.01%

The money behind the rate

About these currencies

Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

ISO 4217
CNY · 156
Symbol
¥
Minor units
2
Used in
China

The Yuan Renminbi is issued by the People’s Bank of China.

  • 1948The People’s Bank of China is founded on 1 December and puts the first renminbi notes into circulation the same day.
  • 1994Official and market exchange rates are unified at about 8.70 yuan per US dollar.
  • 2005On 21 July, China ends the renminbi’s fixed peg to the US dollar and moves to a managed float referenced to a basket of currencies.
  • 2016The renminbi joins the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket on 1 October.
Sources

Yen (JPY)

ISO 4217
JPY · 392
Symbol
¥
Minor units
0
Used in
Japan

The yen is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan, and has no minor unit in everyday use.

  • 1871The New Currency Act introduces the yen.
  • 1949The yen is fixed at 360 per US dollar.
  • 1971After the Smithsonian Agreement in December, the yen is repegged at 308 per US dollar.
  • 1973The yen is allowed to float against the US dollar in February.
Sources

Good to know

Questions

What is the CNY to JPY exchange rate?

1 CNY = 23.5728 JPY and 1 JPY = 0.04242 CNY on 24 Oct 2026. This is a daily reference rate before bank margins and fees.

How much is 100 CNY in JPY?

100 CNY is 2,357 JPY at the 24 Oct 2026 reference rate, before your provider’s margin and fees.

Is this the rate I would get at a bank?

No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.

How often is the rate updated?

Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 24 Oct 2026 and is not real time.

Where does the data come from?

Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.