The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.78 per dollar on Monday, reaching its strongest level since February 2023, as the greenback weakened amid signs of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. Over the weekend, a senior US official said that Washington and Tehran are edging closer to a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, President Donald Trump stressed that he would not “rush” into an agreement, while Iranian officials warned that the draft could still collapse. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to visit North Korea as early as this week or in early June, following his recent hosting of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin within the span of a week. On the domestic front, investors are also turning their attention to China’s upcoming PMI data releases later this week, which are expected to offer fresh clues on the health of the economy following recent signs of slowing momentum in industrial output and retail sales.

The USD/CNY exchange rate fell to 6.7817 on May 25, 2026, down 0.24% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Chinese Yuan has strengthened 0.65%, and is up by 5.51% over the last 12 months. Historically, the USDCNY reached an all time high of 8.73 in January of 1994. Chinese Yuan - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 25 of 2026.

The USD/CNY exchange rate fell to 6.7817 on May 25, 2026, down 0.24% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Chinese Yuan has strengthened 0.65%, and is up by 5.51% over the last 12 months. The Chinese Yuan is expected to trade at 6.79 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 6.74 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDCNY 6.7816 -0.0164 -0.24% -5.51% May/25
EURCNY 7.8945 0.0053 0.07% -3.39% May/25
GBPCNY 9.1436 0.0144 0.16% -6.07% May/25
AUDCNY 4.8601 0.0125 0.26% 4.41% May/25
NZDCNY 3.9846 0.0071 0.18% -7.25% May/25
CNYJPY 23.4340 0.0172 0.07% 17.74% May/25
CNYARS 206.5477 0.4463 0.22% 30.88% May/25
CNYCAD 0.2036 0.0004 0.19% 6.39% May/25
CNYCHF 0.1153 -0.0001 -0.11% 0.64% May/25
CNYDKK 0.9466 -0.0006 -0.06% 3.37% May/25
CNYHKD 1.1551 0.0025 0.22% 5.77% May/25
CNYMXN 2.5466 -0.0023 -0.09% -5.07% May/25
CNYRUB 10.5796 0.0544 0.52% -4.56% May/25
CNYSGD 0.1883 0.00003 0.02% 5.07% May/25
CNYZAR 2.4110 -0.0108 -0.45% -3.18% May/25
CNYBRL 0.7381 0.0001 0.01% -6.95% May/22
CNYINR 14.0569 -0.0838 -0.59% 18.50% May/22
CNYKRW 223.0429 1.7811 0.81% 17.13% May/22
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.80 3.30 percent Apr 2026
China Inflation Rate 1.20 1.00 percent Apr 2026
China Loan Prime Rate 3.00 3.00 percent May 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Apr 2026
China Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.40 percent Apr 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.30 percent Apr 2026

Chinese Yuan
The USDCNY exchange rate is a reference rate not used in actual currency trading. When investors or entities want to exchange dollars for the Chinese currency, they do so using the USDCNH exchange rate set in Hong Kong. The People's Bank of China sets the yuan's mid-point rate and the onshore yuan (USDCNY) is allowed to trade 2% higher or lower than the PBoC’s central reference rate. The offshore yuan (USDCNH) which trades outside the mainland is not controlled. The USDCNY and the USDCNH are not very different and usually trade less than a few cents apart. China's Foreign Exchange Trade System published a new yuan index, on December 11th, 2015 including 13 currencies and extended it on January 1st 2017 to 24. The CFETS RMB Index measures the value of yuan against a basket of 24 major currencies, with weights based on international trade and has an end-2014 base year. The USD accounts for the largest share (22.4 percent), followed by the euro (accounting for 16.3 percent) and the yen (11.5 percent). The index also includes the currencies of Hong Kong, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Canada, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, South Africa, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Turkey and Mexico. .
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.78 6.80 8.73 1.53 1981 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Chinese Yuan Hits 3-year High
The Chinese Yuan touched 6.78 against the USD, the highest since February 2023. Over the past 4 weeks, US Dollar Chinese Yuan lost 0.65%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 5.5%.
2026-05-25
Offshore Yuan Rises to Multi-Year High
The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.78 per dollar on Monday, reaching its strongest level since February 2023, as the greenback weakened amid signs of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. Over the weekend, a senior US official said that Washington and Tehran are edging closer to a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, President Donald Trump stressed that he would not “rush” into an agreement, while Iranian officials warned that the draft could still collapse. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to visit North Korea as early as this week or in early June, following his recent hosting of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin within the span of a week. On the domestic front, investors are also turning their attention to China’s upcoming PMI data releases later this week, which are expected to offer fresh clues on the health of the economy following recent signs of slowing momentum in industrial output and retail sales.
2026-05-25
Offshore Yuan Steady for Second Session
The offshore yuan held steady for a second straight session at 6.80 per dollar on Friday after the People’s Bank of China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged. The PBoC held the one-year loan prime rate at 3% and the five-year LPR at 3.5% for a twelfth straight month in May, highlighting policymakers’ cautious stance amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decision came despite signs of slowing domestic momentum, as industrial output slowed to its lowest level since July 2023, while retail sales eased to its weakest level since December 2022. Moreover, both consumer and producer inflation accelerated, driven largely by higher energy prices and ongoing supply-chain disruptions linked to the conflict. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to visit North Korea as early as next week, his first in seven years, and signaling warming ties after the resumption of cross-border rail and air services. The offshore yuan is set for a weekly gain.
2026-05-20