Swiss Franc (CHF) Exchange Rates Today
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What is the Swiss Franc?
Considered one of the world's safest currencies. CHF tends to strengthen during global market stress as investors seek stability.
Symbol: CHF ISO code: CHF Central bank: Swiss National Bank (SNB)
BIS ranking: 6th most traded (the 6th most bought and sold currency worldwide) Used in: Switzerland and Liechtenstein
This page is a hub for all CHF exchange rates on our site. Use the converter above to check the current mid-market rate for Swiss Franc against any supported currency, or scroll down to browse individual pair pages with 30-day charts, historical data, and conversion tables.
How Swiss Franc is commonly exchanged
The Swiss Franc is one of the world's safest currencies. USD/CHF and EUR/CHF are the most traded pairs. CHF tends to strengthen during global market stress, making it a popular hedge. Switzerland's low inflation and political stability underpin the Franc's safe-haven status.
Most CHF conversions pass through one of the major pairs listed below. For less common combinations, rates are computed as cross-rates through USD or EUR, which may carry a slightly wider spread.
Practical notes for Swiss Franc
Travel and card conversions
If you are spending in Swiss Franc, a card with no foreign transaction fee is typically the best option. Always choose to be charged in CHF (the local currency) at point of sale - selecting your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion, which adds an unnecessary 3-6% markup to your transaction.
Weekend and holiday pricing
Currency markets close Friday at 5pm Eastern and reopen Sunday at 5pm Eastern. During this window, the rate you see is Friday's closing price. Some providers widen their spreads on weekends. If your conversion is not urgent, waiting until Monday often means a tighter spread and a rate that reflects current market conditions.
Large transfers
For conversions above 10,000 CHF, consider a specialist FX broker rather than your bank. The difference in rate on a large transfer can be significant - even a 0.5% improvement on a large sum adds up quickly. Get quotes from at least two providers and compare the final amount the recipient would receive, not just the headline rate.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Swiss Franc
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unique in that it actively intervenes in FX markets and lists its currency reserves as a major balance sheet item.
Policy tool: The SNB policy rate, set quarterly. The SNB also uses direct FX intervention to prevent excessive CHF appreciation.
Key data releases: SNB monetary policy assessments (quarterly), Swiss CPI, and SNB sight deposit data (a proxy for intervention).
Moments that shaped the Swiss Franc
SNB removes EUR/CHF floor (2015)
On 15 January 2015, the Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned its 1.20 EUR/CHF floor. The franc surged roughly 30% against the euro in minutes - one of the most violent moves in major currency history. Several FX brokers went bankrupt. Source: Swiss National Bank
Did you know?
- The Swiss franc is the only remaining 'franc' still issued in Europe. The Swiss 1,000 CHF note is one of the world's highest-denomination banknotes in regular circulation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CHF exchange rate today?
The live mid-market rate is shown in the converter above. It updates every 60 seconds during market hours (Sunday 5pm ET through Friday 5pm ET). Scroll down to see CHF rates against all supported currencies.
What is the mid-market rate for Swiss Franc?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between wholesale buy and sell prices - the fairest benchmark before any provider adds markup. It is the rate shown on this page. Your bank or service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
How is CHF performing this month?
Use the converter above and click through to any pair page to see the 30-day range bar, which shows where today's rate sits relative to the recent trend. The rate statistics panel shows 30-day low, high, average, and volatility.
Where can I find historical CHF rates?
Click on any pair page below and scroll to the history chart. You can view 7-day, 30-day, or 1-year history with daily rates. Use the date picker to look up a specific historical date.
What affects the value of Swiss Franc?
Central bank interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) are typically the largest driver. Inflation data, economic growth figures, trade balances, and political stability also matter. On a day-to-day basis, scheduled economic data releases and central bank communication can cause noticeable moves.
Why do different sites show different CHF rates?
Different providers use different data sources, update at different times, and may show rates that already include their markup. The mid-market rate (shown here) is the most neutral benchmark. If a site shows a rate that is noticeably worse, that difference is likely their margin built into the number.
How is the CHF exchange rate set?
Most exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global forex market, where banks, funds, and corporations trade currencies 24 hours a day on weekdays. Interest rate differentials between central banks are the biggest long-term driver. No single entity "sets" the rate - it emerges from millions of transactions.
Learn more
- SNB - Interest and Exchange Rates - Swiss National Bank rate data
- SNB Monetary Policy Concept - How Switzerland's unique monetary policy works
CHF rate statistics
Swiss Franc rate context
We compare the current Swiss Franc exchange rate against its recent trading range to help you decide whether now is a good time to convert. The live analysis updates throughout market hours.
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