GBP to CNY — rate history
8.8979CNY
for 1 Pound Sterling on 30 September 2026 · records since 1 April 2005
43.04% over 2005–2026
Today: 1 GBP = 8.8534 CNY (PayerPay indicative rate, includes our margin)
All-time figures
| Measure | Rate | When |
|---|---|---|
| Opened | 15.6201 CNY | 1 April 2005 |
| Closed | 8.8979 CNY | 30 September 2026 |
| Highest | 15.8520 CNY | 20 April 2005 |
| Lowest | 7.6660 CNY | 28 September 2022 |
| Average | 10.2539 CNY | 5505 trading days |
| Change | -43.04% CNY | open to close |
Year by year
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.6201 | 13.8923 | 15.8520 | 13.8158 | -11.06% |
| 2006 | 13.9021 | 15.3080 | 15.4702 | 13.8680 | +10.11% |
| 2007 | 15.3785 | 14.6620 | 15.6608 | 14.5494 | -4.66% |
| 2008 | 14.4510 | 9.9691 | 14.4510 | 9.8916 | -31.01% |
| 2009 | 9.8447 | 11.0742 | 11.6220 | 9.3205 | +12.49% |
| 2010 | 11.0206 | 10.2492 | 11.1537 | 9.7426 | -7.00% |
| 2011 | 10.2122 | 9.7675 | 10.8207 | 9.7441 | -4.35% |
| 2012 | 9.7623 | 10.0731 | 10.2671 | 9.6712 | +3.18% |
| 2013 | 10.1552 | 10.0145 | 10.1552 | 9.1111 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 9.9785 | 9.6749 | 10.6579 | 9.5785 | -3.04% |
| 2015 | 9.5845 | 9.6203 | 10.1215 | 9.0594 | +0.37% |
| 2016 | 9.6475 | 8.5498 | 9.7833 | 8.1864 | -11.38% |
| 2017 | 8.5377 | 8.7964 | 8.9849 | 8.3258 | +3.03% |
| 2018 | 8.8067 | 8.8036 | 9.1440 | 8.5042 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 8.6691 | 9.1919 | 9.3538 | 8.3573 | +6.03% |
| 2020 | 9.1887 | 8.9235 | 9.1887 | 8.2161 | -2.89% |
| 2021 | 8.8159 | 8.5623 | 9.1309 | 8.3789 | -2.88% |
| 2022 | 8.5784 | 8.2963 | 8.7274 | 7.6660 | -3.29% |
| 2023 | 8.3152 | 9.0339 | 9.4067 | 8.1273 | +8.64% |
| 2024 | 9.0327 | 9.1455 | 9.4586 | 8.9209 | +1.25% |
| 2025 | 9.0640 | 9.4272 | 9.8491 | 8.8844 | +4.01% |
| 2026 | 9.4016 | 8.8979 | 9.5973 | 8.8738 | -5.36% |
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Common questions
What is the highest GBP to CNY rate on record here?
15.8520 CNY per GBP on 20 April 2005. The lowest was 7.6660 on 28 September 2022. Records run from 1 April 2005 to 30 September 2026, 5505 trading days.
Where do these rates come from?
European Central Bank euro reference rates, converted through the US dollar into a cross rate; days from 28 September 2026 onward come from PayerPay's own daily record.
About these rates
The rates on this page are European Central Bank euro reference rates, converted through the US dollar into a cross rate, one reading per trading day. Days from 28 September 2026 onward come from PayerPay's own daily record. They are reference rates published for information, not an offer to transact — PayerPay's indicative rate today is 1 GBP = 8.8534 CNY, and it includes our margin. The final rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order.
Source: European Central Bank. Corrections: support@payerpay.io.
Who we are
PayerPay is operated by PAYER PAY INTERNATIONAL INC (Company ID BC1526086), registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada under MSB registration C100001025 and with the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act. Payment details are issued through licensed banking partners.
