JPY / CNY · Daily reference rate
Japanese Yen to Chinese Yuan
Convert Japanese Yen (JPY) to Chinese Yuan (CNY). The quote shows CNY per 1 JPY; 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.
JPY to CNY conversion table
Reference rate dated 24 Oct 2026. These amounts exclude your provider’s exchange spread and fees.
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 10 JPY | 0.42 CNY |
| 50 JPY | 2.12 CNY |
| 100 JPY | 4.24 CNY |
| 250 JPY | 10.61 CNY |
| 500 JPY | 21.21 CNY |
| 1,000 JPY | 42.42 CNY |
| 5,000 JPY | 212.11 CNY |
| 10,000 JPY | 424.22 CNY |
History
JPY to CNY rate over time
Over the past year, JPY to CNY moved -8.94% (0.04659 to 0.04242). Range 0.04128 to 0.04661.
Compare
JPY against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13 JPY / USD US Dollar | 0.006363 | +0.76% | -2.81% |
| JPY / EUR Euro | 0.00567 | +2.30% | +0.54% |
| +1 JPY / GBP British Pound | 0.004752 | -0.22% | -3.22% |
| +4 JPY / AUD Australian Dollar | 0.009071 | +1.17% | -9.93% |
| JPY / CAD Canadian Dollar | 0.008917 | +0.21% | -2.74% |
| JPY / CHF Swiss Franc | 0.005234 | +0.48% | +0.43% |
| JPY / CNY Chinese Yuan | 0.04242 | +0.17% | -8.94% |
| JPY / SGD Singapore Dollar | 0.008128 | +0.62% | -4.44% |
| JPY / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 0.04994 | +0.75% | -1.93% |
| JPY / IDR Indonesian Rupiah | 114.902 | +1.70% | +5.64% |
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About these currencies
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.
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.
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Questions
What is the JPY to CNY exchange rate?
1 JPY = 0.04242 CNY and 1 CNY = 23.5728 JPY on 24 Oct 2026. This is a daily reference rate before bank margins and fees.
How much is 100 JPY in CNY?
100 JPY is 4.24 CNY 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.