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🇬🇭 GHS to 🇨🇳 CNYGhanaian Cedi to Chinese Yuan (RMB) Rate Today

Indicative interbank rate. Interbank rate updated 19 Jul 09:00 UTC (2h ago) · ExchangeRate-API (interbank)

Convert Ghanaian Cedi to Chinese Yuan using the live indicative interbank rate and the converter below. Covers the cost of sending to China via the major mobile money apps.

LiveUpdated 19 Jul 09:00 UTC (2h ago)
1 GHS = 0.587 CNY

GHS to CNY rate change

Rate tracking started 5 June 2026. Longer windows fill in as history grows.

1 day
+0.0%
1 week
-1.0%
1 month
-3.5%
1 year

Change in the GHS→CNY rate. + means the Chinese Yuan weakened against the Ghanaian Cedi; − means it strengthened.

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🇨🇳58.70CNY
1 GHS = 0.587 CNY · Updated 2026-07-19 09:00

GHS → CNY conversion table

GHSCNY
500293.50
1,000587.00
2,0001,174.00
5,0002,935.00
10,0005,870.00
25,00014,675.00
50,00029,350.00
100,00058,700.00
250,000146,750.00
500,000293,500.00
1,000,000587,000.00

Table computed at the indicative rate of 1 GHS = 0.587 CNY. Real operator-side values include a 1%-4% spread.

Ghanaian Cedi to Chinese Yuan exchange rate history

Current: 1 GHS = 0.59 CNY
Low: 0.58High: 0.61

Official vs Parallel Market Rate

Tracks live rate
Official (interbank)
Central bank reference rate
1 GHS = 0.5870 CNY
Parallel / bureau
Buy 0.526457 · Sell 0.546047
1 GHS0.536073 CNY
Premium / spread
-9.5%

Parallel premium reviewed 18 Jun 2026; the rate above tracks the live official rate (updated daily) — only the premium % is fixed.

The parallel rate shown is an indicative, community-aggregated figure sourced from CediRates forex-bureau avg. MomoCalc does not buy, sell, or set currency rates. Parallel rates vary by location, dealer, and time of day, and trading outside licensed channels may carry legal and security risks. Always confirm current rates with a licensed dealer before transacting. Educational only — not financial advice.

What moves the Ghanaian Cedi rate

The cedi is commodity-linked (gold, cocoa) and was shaped by the 2022-2024 sovereign-debt restructuring and the IMF programme. Inflation, the BoG's reserves and commodity prices are the drivers; the cedi saw heavy cumulative depreciation over that period.

About the Ghanaian Cedi

The Ghanaian Cedi (GHS, ₵) is the official currency of Ghana, issued by the Bank of Ghana. The current Cedi is the third iteration of the currency: it was reintroduced in July 2007 at a rate of 1 new Cedi for 10,000 old Cedis as part of a redenomination intended to simplify accounting and restore confidence in the unit. Subdivided into 100 pesewas, the Cedi has depreciated notably against the USD over the 2020s amid commodity-price volatility and inflation pressures. Ghana is a major gold and cocoa exporter, and Cedi liquidity often tracks commodity revenue cycles. For diaspora flows to MTN MoMo Ghana, AirtelTigo Money and Telecel Cash, the formal-channel Cedi rate sits close to interbank because Ghana's interbank market is comparatively deep and the abolition of the E-Levy in April 2025 removed a transaction-tax layer.

About the Chinese Yuan

The Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥) is the unit of the broader Renminbi currency system, issued by the People's Bank of China since 1948. The two names sometimes confuse newcomers: Renminbi (literally "people's currency") refers to the currency as a system, while yuan is the unit in which prices are quoted — both terms describe the same money. Two ISO codes circulate: CNY for the onshore mainland-traded yuan and CNH for the offshore yuan traded primarily in Hong Kong, which sometimes diverges modestly from the onshore rate. The PBOC operates a managed-float regime: a daily mid-point is set against the dollar and the market is permitted to trade within a roughly 2% band around it. For Africa, the yuan has become one of the most strategically important non-G3 currencies. China-Africa bilateral trade reached approximately $348 billion in 2025, up around 17% year-on-year, with Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Egypt and Kenya as the largest counterparties. In April 2026, Ecobank confirmed negotiations with the Bank of China to launch direct local-currency-to-yuan settlement across its 35 African markets, signalling a structural move away from US-dollar intermediation for African importers paying Chinese suppliers. Note that the ¥ symbol is shared with the Japanese yen — context matters when reading a number.

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FAQ

What is the GHS/CNY exchange rate today?
The indicative rate is 1 GHS = 0.587 CNY, updated 2026-07-19. This is an interbank mid-market reference; mobile money operators apply their own spread on top.
How much is 100 GHS in CNY?
100 GHS ≈ 58.70 CNY at the indicative rate. For 500 GHS: 293.50 CNY. Use the converter above to try other amounts.
What's the best way to send Ghanaian Cedi to China?
For GHS to China transfers, compare Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send, Wise and traditional bank rails. The fee structure varies by amount and receiving method.
Is the Chinese Yuan a stable currency?
The Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥) is the unit of the broader Renminbi currency system, issued by the People's Bank of China since 1948. The two names sometimes confuse newcomers: Renminbi (literally "people's currency") refers to the currency as a system, while yuan is the unit in which prices are quoted — both terms describe the same money.
Why is the rate I see on my mobile money operator different?
The rate shown here is an indicative interbank mid-market reference. Operators (Sendwave, M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, LemFi, etc.) add a 1%-4% spread on top of this mid-market to cover their risk and operational cost. This is normal and consistent with market practice.

Rates shown on this page are indicative interbank reference rates updated daily. Operator send rates typically include a 1%-4% spread above this reference, which covers FX hedging cost, settlement risk and commercial margin. For exact send rates via M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, Wise or TapTap Send to China, see the inbound transfer comparison.