Convert 500 BRL to CNY

500 Brazilian Reais = 691.7 Chinese Yuan
today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

500 BRL = 691.7000 CNY
1 BRL = 1.3834 CNY
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common Brazilian Real to Chinese Yuan amounts

BRL CNY
1 BRL 1.3834 CNY
5 BRL 6.917 CNY
10 BRL 13.834 CNY
25 BRL 34.585 CNY
50 BRL 69.17 CNY
100 BRL 138.34 CNY
500 BRL 691.7 CNY
1,000 BRL 1,383.4 CNY
5,000 BRL 6,917 CNY
10,000 BRL 13,834 CNY

About the Brazilian Real

The Brazilian Real (symbol: R$; code: BRL) is the official currency of Brazil, issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. Each real is divided into 100 centavos. Introduced in 1994 as part of the Plano Real reform to halt years of hyperinflation, the real replaced the cruzeiro real and helped stabilize the Brazilian economy.

About the Chinese Yuan

The Chinese Yuan (symbol: ยฅ; code: CNY) is the official currency of China, issued by the People's Bank of China. Each yuan is divided into 100 fen. Officially called "renminbi" (literally "people's currency"), the yuan operates under a managed floating exchange rate against a basket of foreign currencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the Brazilian Real to Chinese Yuan exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Central Bank of Brazil and the People's Bank of China, inflation differences between Brazil and China, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

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