USDCNY fix: 7.0363 vs. the previous fix at 7.0421

In recent trade today, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan (CNY) at 7.0363 vs. the previous fix at 7.0421 and the prior close at 7.0445.

About the fix

China maintains strict control of the yuan’s rate on the mainland.

The onshore yuan (CNY) differs from the offshore one (CNH) in trading restrictions, this last one is not as tightly controlled.

Each morning, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets a so-called daily midpoint fix, based on the yuan’s previous day's closing level and quotations taken from the inter-bank dealer.