Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar (CNY/AUD) Exchange Rate Today
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CNY to AUD Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar at today's rate.
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 1 CNY | — |
| 5 CNY | — |
| 10 CNY | — |
| 25 CNY | — |
| 50 CNY | — |
| 100 CNY | — |
| 250 CNY | — |
| 500 CNY | — |
| 1,000 CNY | — |
| 5,000 CNY | — |
| 10,000 CNY | — |
| 50,000 CNY | — |
How much Australian Dollar will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert CNY 1,000 to AUD with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | AUD received |
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| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about CNY/AUD
If you are travelling and need Australian Dollar, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
CNY/AUD rate statistics
Is today's CNY/AUD rate good or bad?
We compare today's live Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, CNY holders get more Australian Dollar per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the CNY/AUD exchange rate?
The CNY/AUD rate tracks how many Australian Dollar one Chinese Yuan buys. The Australian dollar is a commodity currency sensitive to iron ore prices, China's economic outlook, and Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate decisions.
CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th globally - meaning it's the 5th most bought and sold currency in the world). AUD is issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) (ranked 7th). Full CNY profile | Full AUD profile
Is today's CNY/AUD rate good or bad?
The Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Exchange rate regime
Note: Chinese Yuan is a managed currency with daily fixing by the People's Bank of China. International conversions typically use the offshore (CNH) rate.
Converting Chinese Yuan to Australian Dollar? Read this first
Converting to Chinese Yuan? China runs on mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) - cash and foreign cards can be difficult to use outside major hotels. Some mobile wallets now accept foreign cards, but check before you travel. Converting via a service like Wise to a China-linked account often beats airport rates.
Watch out: The CNY/AUD rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to use a card or withdraw cash for Australian Dollar?
For most travelers, a card with no foreign transaction fee is the simplest and cheapest option - provided you always choose to pay in Australian Dollar (the local currency) rather than Chinese Yuan. Choosing your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which typically adds 3-5% on top. If you need cash, withdraw from ATMs in-country rather than exchanging at airports.
Learn more
- PBOC Monetary Policy - People's Bank of China policy and rate announcements
- RBA - Exchange Rates - Reserve Bank of Australia daily rates
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.