PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1418 vs. 7.1495 previous

People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the USD/CNY central rate at 7.1418 on Friday, versus the previous fix of 7.1495 and market expectations of 7.1808. It's worth noting that the USD/CNY closed near 7.1716 the previous day.

About PBOC 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.