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US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate 6.74 for 

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate came in at 6.74 (Chinese Yuan Renminbi to One U.S. Dollar) for Aug 14 2026, down 0.02% from 6.74 the prior day and 6.10% below its level of 7.18 one year ago. The series has averaged 7.29 since 1995, reaching a record high of 8.35 in March 1996 and a record low of 6.04 in January 2014.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

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August 14, 20266.74
August 13, 20266.74
August 12, 20266.74
August 11, 20266.75
August 10, 20266.75
August 7, 20266.75
August 6, 20266.75
August 5, 20266.75
August 4, 20266.75
August 3, 20266.76
July 31, 20266.75
July 30, 20266.76
July 29, 20266.77
July 28, 20266.77
July 27, 20266.77
July 24, 20266.77
July 23, 20266.77
July 22, 20266.77
July 21, 20266.77
July 20, 20266.77
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March 31, 20116.55
March 30, 20116.56
March 29, 20116.56
March 28, 20116.56
March 25, 20116.56
March 24, 20116.56
March 23, 20116.56
March 22, 20116.55
March 21, 20116.56
March 18, 20116.57
March 17, 20116.57
March 16, 20116.57
March 15, 20116.57
March 14, 20116.57
March 11, 20116.57
March 10, 20116.57
March 9, 20116.56
March 8, 20116.57
March 7, 20116.55
March 4, 20116.57

About US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate

What it measures

The Chinese yuan per US dollar exchange rate (FRED series DEXCHUS) states how many yuan renminbi one dollar buys, from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noon buying rate. The daily series captures the onshore rate, which the People's Bank of China manages through a daily fixing and a trading band rather than allowing a free float.

Why it matters

USD/CNY prices the exchange between the two largest economies and shapes global trade competitiveness, Chinese capital flow pressure, and commodity demand expectations. Policy shifts in the fixing regime, such as the 2005 depegging and the August 2015 devaluation, have moved global markets. A weakening yuan often exports disinflation and pressures other Asian currencies.

How to read it

A rising number means yuan depreciation against the dollar; a falling number means appreciation, the reverse of USD-per-unit quotes. The rate was pegged near 8.28 until 2005, strengthened to about 6.0 by 2014, and has since fluctuated in a managed range near seven. Treat moves as partly policy signals: the tolerated band matters as much as market pressure.

Get US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate in Excel

Pull US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate directly into your spreadsheet with a single MarketXLS formula - always current, no copy-pasting:

=YuanToUSdollar()

View the China-U.S Foreign exchange rate formula documentation or browse all 100+ Economic Data functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate?

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate is 6.74 (Chinese Yuan Renminbi to One U.S. Dollar) as of August 2026.

What is the all-time high and low of US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate?

The highest value on record is 8.35 (March 1996) and the lowest is 6.04 (January 2014).

How often is US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate updated?

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate is published on a daily basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

How do I get US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate in Excel?

Use the MarketXLS Excel formula =YuanToUSdollar() to pull US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate directly into any cell, with historical values available for analysis.

Basic info
An exchange rate is the value of a nation's currency in terms of the currency of another nation or economic zone.Chinese Yuan to One U.S. Dollar
RegionUnited States
FrequencyDaily
Last updatedAugust 17, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitChinese Yuan Renminbi to One U.S. Dollar

Stats
Last Value6.74
Latest PeriodAug 14 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 17 2026, 04:14
Value Previous Day6.74
Change From Previous Day-0.02%
Value 1 Year Ago7.18
Change From Year Ago-6.10%
Average Growth Rate-0.69%/yr
Record High (Mar 1996)8.35
Record Low (Jan 2014)6.04
Long-Term Average7.29
FrequencyDaily
AdjustmentNot Seasonally Adjusted
UnitChinese Yuan Renminbi to One U.S. Dollar

Annual Averages
20266.84
20257.19
20247.2
20237.08
20226.73
20216.45
20206.9
20196.91
20186.61
20176.76
20166.64
20156.28

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