Exchange Rate
0.81331
Daily Change
-0.0006 -0.07%
Monthly
0.98%
Yearly
0.89%
Q3 Forecast
0.81077
Swiss Franc - Summary

The Swiss franc hovered near $0.81 after weakening to a nearly one-year low, as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict keeps attention on economic growth, inflation and monetary policy. Swiss economic growth, excluding sports, accelerated sharply to 1.5% in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, inflation slowed to 0.4% in July, its lowest level in four months. Both readings point to limited pass-through from higher energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions, contrasting with the SNB’s expectations of moderating growth and rising inflation. Foreign exchange interventions supported exporters by limiting safe-haven flows into the franc and preventing excessive appreciation. However, US trade policy remains a key uncertainty. The SNB kept rates at 0% at its latest meeting and is expected to hold them there through 2027, with further cuts viewed as a contingency rather than the base case. Most economists expect the first rate hike in early 2028, while markets are pricing in one as early as March 2027.

Swiss Franc - Stats

The USD/CHF exchange rate fell to 0.8132 on August 14, 2026, down 0.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Swiss Franc has weakened 0.96%, and is down by 0.87% over the last 12 months. Historically, the USDCHF reached an all time high of 4.32 in January of 1971. Swiss Franc - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 15 of 2026.

Swiss Franc - Forecast

The USD/CHF exchange rate fell to 0.8132 on August 14, 2026, down 0.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Swiss Franc has weakened 0.96%, and is down by 0.87% over the last 12 months. The Swiss Franc is expected to trade at 0.81 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 0.79 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDCHF 0.8133 -0.0006 -0.07% 0.89% Aug/14
EURCHF 0.9410 0.0028 0.29% -0.30% Aug/14
GBPCHF 1.1007 0.0031 0.28% 0.81% Aug/14
AUDCHF 0.5762 0.0015 0.27% 9.94% Aug/14
NZDCHF 0.4792 0.0031 0.64% 0.41% Aug/14
CHFJPY 195.8995 -0.0515 -0.03% 7.47% Aug/14
CHFCNY 8.2913 0.0041 0.05% -7.01% Aug/14
CHFARS 1,829.6132 -3.2003 -0.17% 13.64% Aug/14
CHFBRL 6.4159 0.0220 0.34% -4.33% Aug/14
CHFCAD 1.7068 -0.0044 -0.26% -0.42% Aug/14
CHFCZK 25.6692 -0.1445 -0.56% -0.89% Aug/14
CHFDKK 7.9444 -0.0227 -0.28% 0.47% Aug/14
CHFHUF 384.8859 -2.2545 -0.58% -8.01% Aug/14
CHFIDR 21,923.9993 -31.7452 -0.14% 9.07% Aug/14
CHFINR 117.6822 0.4702 0.40% 8.40% Aug/14
CHFKRW 1,743.2577 0.1657 0.01% 1.17% Aug/14
CHFMXN 20.9009 -0.0213 -0.10% -10.09% Aug/14
CHFNOK 11.6392 -0.0444 -0.38% -7.73% Aug/14
CHFRUB 103.3021 1.2331 1.21% 3.90% Aug/14
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Switzerland Inflation Rate 0.40 0.50 percent Jul 2026
United States Inflation Rate 3.40 3.50 percent Jul 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jul 2026
Switzerland Interest Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Jun 2026
Switzerland Unemployment Rate 3.00 2.90 percent Jul 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.10 4.20 percent Jul 2026

Swiss Franc
The USDCHF spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the USD, is currently worth in terms of the other, the CHF. While the USDCHF spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the USDCHF forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.81 0.81 4.32 0.71 1971 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
Swiss Franc Steady Near One-Year Low
The Swiss franc hovered near $0.81 after weakening to a nearly one-year low, as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict keeps attention on economic growth, inflation and monetary policy. Swiss economic growth, excluding sports, accelerated sharply to 1.5% in Q2 2026. Meanwhile, inflation slowed to 0.4% in July, its lowest level in four months. Both readings point to limited pass-through from higher energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions, contrasting with the SNB’s expectations of moderating growth and rising inflation. Foreign exchange interventions supported exporters by limiting safe-haven flows into the franc and preventing excessive appreciation. However, US trade policy remains a key uncertainty. The SNB kept rates at 0% at its latest meeting and is expected to hold them there through 2027, with further cuts viewed as a contingency rather than the base case. Most economists expect the first rate hike in early 2028, while markets are pricing in one as early as March 2027.
2026-08-14
Swiss Franc Stays Near One-Year Low
The Swiss franc traded around $0.81 after weakening to a nearly one-year low of $0.821 on July 28th, as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remained elevated, while inflation concerns eased. Swiss inflation eased to 0.4% in July from 0.5%, its lowest level in four months, underscoring the limited pass-through from higher energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions. The reading contrasted with the Swiss National Bank's expectation of a modest near-term pickup in inflation, following its decision to hold its policy rate at 0%. The SNB is expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged through year-end, with further cuts remaining a contingency rather than the base case, citing no severe damage to Swiss banks. Meanwhile, investor sentiment improved sharply in July, returning to positive territory for the first time since the conflict began. While most economists see the first SNB rate hike in early 2028, currency markets continue to price in an increase as early as March 2027.
2026-08-03
Swiss Franc Trades Near One-Year Low
The Swiss franc hovered around $0.82, remaining close to its weakest level in more than a year against the dollar, as tensions in the Middle East persist and investors remain cautious. The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep its policy rate at 0% through 2027, with any return to negative interest rates seen as a contingency rather than the baseline scenario, citing no severe damage to Swiss banks. Swiss investor sentiment improved markedly in July, returning to positive territory for the first time since the conflict began. While most economists expect the first SNB rate hike only in early 2028, currency markets are pricing in an increase by March next year. Despite a temporary pickup linked to the conflict, Swiss inflation slowed to 0.5% in June and is projected to peak at just 0.8%, remaining well within the SNB's 0%-2% target range. Meanwhile, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Swiss imports while keeping them within its previously announced 12.5% ceiling.
2026-07-29