What is the CNY to birr rate today?
The median buying rate across Ethiopian banks is 24.26 birr per CNY, and the median selling rate is 24.74 birr as of 29 Oct 2026. Rates differ by bank, so the table above is the one to check before you go to a branch.
Which bank gives the best CNY rate?
If you are selling Chinese Yuan, Wegagen currently pays the most at 24.37 birr. If you are buying Chinese Yuan, COOP is cheapest at 21.54 birr. Banks revise their boards frequently, so check the date stamp above.
Why do buying and selling rates differ?
The difference is the bank’s spread, its margin for handling the currency. Here it is 0.49 birr per CNY at the median. A wider spread means a worse deal whichever direction you are transacting in.