ZAR to CNY Rate Today: South African Rand to Chinese Yuan
1 South African rand (ZAR) = 0.4051 Chinese yuan (CNY) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 ZAR = 202.56 CNY, and 1 CNY = 2.47 ZAR.
Quick facts
- 1 ZAR = 0.4051 CNY (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 CNY = 2.47 ZAR
- ZAR is the code for the South African rand; CNY is the code for the Chinese yuan (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert ZAR to CNY
- Find today's rate: 1 ZAR = 0.4051 CNY.
- Multiply the amount in ZAR by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 ZAR × 0.4051 = 202.56 CNY.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
ZAR to CNY conversion table
| South African Rand [R] | Chinese Yuan [¥] |
|---|---|
| 1 R | 0.4051 ¥ |
| 5 R | 2.03 ¥ |
| 10 R | 4.05 ¥ |
| 50 R | 20.26 ¥ |
| 100 R | 40.51 ¥ |
| 200 R | 81.02 ¥ |
| 500 R | 202.56 ¥ |
| 1,000 R | 405.12 ¥ |
| 5,000 R | 2,025.62 ¥ |
| 10,000 R | 4,051.23 ¥ |
CNY to ZAR conversion table
| Chinese Yuan [¥] | South African Rand [R] |
|---|---|
| 1 ¥ | 2.47 R |
| 5 ¥ | 12.34 R |
| 10 ¥ | 24.68 R |
| 50 ¥ | 123.42 R |
| 100 ¥ | 246.84 R |
| 200 ¥ | 493.68 R |
| 500 ¥ | 1,234.19 R |
| 1,000 ¥ | 2,468.38 R |
| 5,000 ¥ | 12,341.92 R |
| 10,000 ¥ | 24,683.84 R |
Is this the ZAR to CNY rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
South African Rand and Chinese Yuan
| South African Rand | Chinese Yuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | ZAR (R) | CNY (¥) |
What is a South African rand?
The official currency of South Africa. Used in South Africa and informally in several neighboring countries.
What is a Chinese yuan?
The official currency of the People's Republic of China, also called the renminbi. Used throughout mainland China and increasingly in international trade.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 ZAR in CNY?
100 South African rand (ZAR) = 40.51 Chinese yuan (CNY) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 CNY in ZAR?
1 Chinese yuan (CNY) = 2.47 South African rand (ZAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's ZAR to CNY rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the ZAR to CNY rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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