US Dollar to Chinese Yuan exchange rate

As of 2026-07-08, 1 US Dollar equals 6.7966 Chinese Yuan at the mid-market exchange rate. This is the fairest reference rate — the midpoint between what buyers and sellers are paying on global currency markets.

The Chinese Yuan is managed by the People's Bank of China within a controlled band. USD/CNY reflects US–China trade flows and is one of the most politically watched currency pairs.

US Dollar (USD, $): The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency on global foreign-exchange markets. It is the official currency of the United States.

Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥): The Chinese Yuan is managed by the People's Bank of China within a controlled exchange-rate framework. It is used in China.

Exchange rates respond to interest-rate decisions by central banks such as Federal Reserve and People's Bank of China, inflation data, trade balances, and geopolitical events.

For USD/CNY specifically, shifts in capital flows between the United States and China, changes in commodity prices, and differences in economic growth rates all contribute to daily rate movements.

Over the past 30 days, USD/CNY traded between 6.7561 and 6.8024, with the pair gaining 0.22% overall. The current rate of 6.7966 sits above the 30-day midpoint of 6.7793.

Historical context helps you judge whether today's rate is relatively strong or weak, but past performance does not predict future movements. Always compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market figure shown here.

Banks and card providers typically add a 1–4% margin on top of the mid-market rate shown on this page, plus fixed transfer fees. Before exchanging USD for CNY, compare the final amount you will receive — not just the headline rate.

For larger amounts, specialist money-transfer services often beat bank rates. For travel, prepaid multi-currency cards or local ATMs may offer competitive rates depending on your bank's foreign-transaction fees.