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Official Rate Sheet: Chinese Yuan (CNY) / United States Dollar (USD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 CNY = 0.1492 USD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar Exchange Rate (CNY to USD)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 CNY in USD?

1 CNY = 0.1492 USD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Chinese Yuan (CNY) yields approximately 149.15 United States Dollar (USD) (inverse rate: 1 USD = 6.7045 CNY). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): CNY

You Receive (Estimate): USD

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 CNY = 0.1492 USD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 USD = 6.7045 CNY

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check USD to CNY (United States Dollar to Chinese Yuan) Live Converter →

CNY to USD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Chinese Yuan against United States Dollar

Period High

0.1509 USD

Period Low

0.1474 USD

Volatility / Avg

0.1492 USD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.1474 USD

Max: 0.1509 USD

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.1439 USD

Max: 0.1544 USD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (CNY & USD)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Chinese Yuan → United States Dollar (CNY / USD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Chinese Yuan (CNY)	United States Dollar (USD)
1 CNY	0.15 USD
5 CNY	0.75 USD
10 CNY	1.49 USD
25 CNY	3.73 USD
50 CNY	7.46 USD
100 CNY	14.92 USD
200 CNY	29.83 USD
250 CNY	37.29 USD
500 CNY	74.58 USD
1,000 CNY	149.15 USD
2,500 CNY	372.88 USD
5,000 CNY	745.76 USD
10,000 CNY	1,491.53 USD

United States Dollar → Chinese Yuan (USD / CNY)

Wholesale Benchmark

United States Dollar (USD)	Chinese Yuan (CNY)
1 USD	6.70 CNY
5 USD	33.52 CNY
10 USD	67.05 CNY
25 USD	167.61 CNY
50 USD	335.23 CNY
100 USD	670.45 CNY
200 USD	1,340.91 CNY
250 USD	1,676.14 CNY
500 USD	3,352.27 CNY
1,000 USD	6,704.55 CNY
2,500 USD	16,761.37 CNY
5,000 USD	33,522.73 CNY
10,000 USD	67,045.47 CNY

Provider / Channel	CNY/USD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (USD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.1492 USD	0.00%	745.76 USD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.1439 USD	~3.50%	719.66 USD	-26.10 USD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.1342 USD	~10.00%	671.19 USD	-74.58 USD

1 CNY to USD: Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 CNY to USD or convert CNY to USD describe the amount of United States Dollar received per 1 Chinese Yuan. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 CNY = 0.1492 USD (inverse: 1 USD = 6.7045 CNY), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (China ↔ United States)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by People's Bank of China (PBOC) and Federal Reserve System (Fed) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of CNY/USD.

CNY and USD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for China and United States.

How the CNY to USD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between China (CNY) and United States (USD) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between CNY and USD:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by People's Bank of China (PBOC) and Federal Reserve System (Fed) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between China and United States exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (USD) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 CNY in USD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 CNY = 0.1492 USD), 1,000 Chinese Yuan equals approximately 149.15 United States Dollar. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Chinese Yuan?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with CNY?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (People's Bank of China (PBOC)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.