Convert CNY to ZAR

🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan to 🇿🇦 South African Rand at today's live exchange rate.

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1 CNY = 2.4890 ZAR  •  1 ZAR = 0.401768 CNY
Mid-market reference rate · updated Fri, 30 Oct 2026

CNY to ZAR conversion table

CNYZARZARCNY
1.00 CNY 2.49 ZAR 1.00 ZAR 0.40 CNY
5.00 CNY 12.45 ZAR 5.00 ZAR 2.01 CNY
10.00 CNY 24.89 ZAR 10.00 ZAR 4.02 CNY
25.00 CNY 62.23 ZAR 25.00 ZAR 10.04 CNY
50.00 CNY 124.45 ZAR 50.00 ZAR 20.09 CNY
100.00 CNY 248.90 ZAR 100.00 ZAR 40.18 CNY
250.00 CNY 622.25 ZAR 250.00 ZAR 100.44 CNY
500.00 CNY 1,244.50 ZAR 500.00 ZAR 200.88 CNY
1,000.00 CNY 2,489.00 ZAR 1,000.00 ZAR 401.77 CNY
5,000.00 CNY 12,445.00 ZAR 5,000.00 ZAR 2,008.84 CNY
10,000.00 CNY 24,890.01 ZAR 10,000.00 ZAR 4,017.68 CNY

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About Chinese Yuan & South African Rand

The Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥) is the currency of China, and the South African Rand (ZAR, R) is the currency of South Africa. This page shows the live mid-market CNY/ZAR rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell price — which is the fairest reference figure. Banks, card networks and money-transfer services usually add a small margin on top, so the exact amount you receive can differ.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 CNY in ZAR?

At today's live mid-market rate, 1 CNY equals 2.4890 ZAR. The rate updates daily; use the converter above for any amount.

Is this CNY to ZAR rate live?

Yes. The rate is a live daily mid-market reference rate refreshed about every 24 hours. It is ideal for estimates; a bank or card usually adds a margin, so the amount you pay can differ slightly.

How do I convert CNY to ZAR?

Type the amount of Chinese Yuan you have into the box above and the converted amount in South African Rand appears instantly, along with the current 1-to-1 rate and a table of common amounts.

What is the symbol for CNY and ZAR?

Chinese Yuan is written ¥ (CNY) and South African Rand is written R (ZAR).