DelayedDaily reference rate (limited by the older currency observation). Last updated 2026-09-18 00:00:00 UTC. How rates are calculated.
EUR/CNY — Euro to Chinese Yuan
EUR/CNY is the relevant cross when European-Chinese commercial exposure is budgeted without first translating every amount through US dollars.
EUR/CNY shows how many Chinese yuan one euro buys. European importers, exporters, manufacturers, and analysts use the cross when contracts or operating budgets are denominated directly in euros and yuan.
The rate reflects euro-area monetary conditions as well as China’s managed currency framework, domestic growth, trade flows, and policy signals. Because both legs can move against the US dollar, the cross may change without a large move in either region’s bilateral trade data.
This page can update intraday during the trading week and identifies every observation’s source and update time. It presents both EUR-to-CNY and CNY-to-EUR on a single canonical URL and is not a settlement-grade onshore quote.
Frequently asked questions
What does EUR/CNY mean?
EUR/CNY is the number of Chinese yuan equivalent to one euro. The inverse value shows the euro value of one yuan.
Is CNY the same as CNH?
No. CNY generally refers to the onshore yuan, while CNH refers to the offshore market. This page is labeled EUR/CNY and should not be treated as an offshore CNH quote.
How fresh is EUR/CNY?
The pair can update intraday during the trading week. The API exposes source, market_session, and data_updated_at rather than asking you to infer freshness from the page.
How do I get EUR/CNY from the API?
GET /v1/latest/EUR?symbols=CNY returns the indicative observation with source, market_session, and update timestamp.
Can I use this for invoice settlement?
No. Use an agreed bank or payment-provider rate for settlement. This rate is intended for information, analysis, and application features.