USD to CNY — January 2026
6.9497CNY
for 1 US Dollar on 30 January 2026 · opened the month at 6.9937
0.63% over January 2026
Today: 1 USD = 6.6824 CNY (PayerPay indicative rate, includes our margin)
USD to CNY in January 2026 at a glance
| Measure | Rate | When |
|---|---|---|
| Opened | 6.9937 CNY | 2 January 2026 |
| Closed | 6.9497 CNY | 30 January 2026 |
| Highest | 6.9937 CNY | 2 January 2026 |
| Lowest | 6.9462 CNY | 29 January 2026 |
| Average | 6.9693 CNY | 21 trading days |
| Change | -0.63% CNY | open to close |
Day by day
| Date | Rate | Day change |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9937 | ||
| 6.9854 | -0.12% | |
| 6.9844 | -0.02% | |
| 6.9912 | +0.10% | |
| 6.9818 | -0.13% | |
| 6.9823 | +0.01% | |
| 6.9731 | -0.13% | |
| 6.9756 | +0.04% | |
| 6.9734 | -0.03% | |
| 6.9673 | -0.09% | |
| 6.9697 | +0.03% | |
| 6.9634 | -0.09% | |
| 6.9589 | -0.06% | |
| 6.9639 | +0.07% | |
| 6.9757 | +0.17% | |
| 6.9646 | -0.16% | |
| 6.9544 | -0.15% | |
| 6.9548 | +0.01% | |
| 6.9464 | -0.12% | |
| 6.9462 | -0.00% | |
| 6.9497 | +0.05% |
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Common questions
What was the USD to CNY rate in January 2026?
Over January 2026 the European Central Bank reference rate moved from 6.9937 CNY per USD on 2 January 2026 to 6.9497 on 30 January 2026, a change of -0.63%. The average across 21 trading days was 6.9693.
When was USD strongest against CNY in January 2026?
The highest reading was 6.9937 CNY on 2 January 2026; the lowest was 6.9462 on 29 January 2026.
Is this the rate I would have got?
No. These are reference rates published by the European Central Bank for information. PayerPay's indicative rate today is 6.6824 CNY per USD; the exact rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order.
Data and reuse
The series, statistics and tables on this page are PayerPay's compilation (one reading per trading day; days from 28 September 2026 onward from our own record). They may not be copied, scraped or republished in ready form; quoting a figure with attribution and a link is fine. See the terms of use. These are reference rates for information, not an offer — PayerPay's indicative rate today is 1 USD = 6.6824 CNY, including our margin; the final rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order. Corrections: support@payerpay.io.
Source: European Central Bank.
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