The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell to CHF 710 billion in February 2026, the lowest since May 2025, from an upwardly revised CHF 712 billion in the prior month. This marked the third successive decrease in foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank, prompted by a decline in other reserve assets (CHF -9 billion vs CHF 19 billion in January). Meanwhile, increases were seen in gold holdings (CHF 134.303 billion vs CHF 129.420 billion) and SDRs (CHF 10.016 billion vs CHF 9.996 billion). source: Swiss National Bank

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Switzerland decreased to 710029 CHF Million in February from 712040 CHF Million in January of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Switzerland averaged 389721.65 CHF Million from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 946748.80 CHF Million in January of 2022 and a record low of 42137.60 CHF Million in April of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-06 08:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jan CHF711.98B CHF725.377B
2026-03-06 08:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb CHF710.03B CHF712.04B
2026-04-07 07:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Mar CHF710.03B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 2344079.00 2392553.00 CHF Million Dec 2025
Central Bank Balance Sheet 886529.40 893857.50 CHF Million Jan 2026
Deposit Interest Rate 0.03 0.03 percent Jan 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 710029.00 712040.00 CHF Million Feb 2026
SNB Interest Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Feb 2026
Loans to Private Sector 1793839.00 1801029.00 CHF Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M0 508495.00 511648.00 CHF Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M1 751757.00 750866.00 CHF Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M2 1102313.00 1101997.00 CHF Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M3 1212594.00 1209835.00 CHF Million Jan 2026


Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves
In Switzerland, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
710029.00 712040.00 946748.80 42137.60 1999 - 2026 CHF Million Monthly
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News Stream
Swiss Forex Reserves Down for 3rd Month
The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell to CHF 710 billion in February 2026, the lowest since May 2025, from an upwardly revised CHF 712 billion in the prior month. This marked the third successive decrease in foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank, prompted by a decline in other reserve assets (CHF -9 billion vs CHF 19 billion in January). Meanwhile, increases were seen in gold holdings (CHF 134.303 billion vs CHF 129.420 billion) and SDRs (CHF 10.016 billion vs CHF 9.996 billion).
2026-03-06
Swiss Forex Reserves Edge Down in October
The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell to CHF 724.8 billion in October 2025, from an upwardly revised CHF 726.8 billion in the previous month. Declines were seen in SDRs (CHF 10.278 billion vs CHF 10.295 billion in September) and the IMF reserve position (CHF 1.612 billion vs CHF 1.621 billion), while gold holdings picked up (CHF 108.024 billion vs CHF 101.941 billion).
2025-11-07
Swiss Forex Reserves Largest in 4 Months
The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased to CHF 716.4 billion in July 2025, from an upwardly revised CHF 713.1 billion in the previous month. This marked the largest amount since March, primarily driven by increases in the IMF reserve position (CHF 1.667 billion vs CHF 1.657 billion in June), SDR holdings (CHF 10.345 billion vs CHF 10.288 billion), and gold reserves (CHF 89.9 billion vs CHF 87.613 billion). Conversely, other reserve assets (CHF 0.017 billion vs CHF 0.051 billion) decreased.
2025-08-07