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EUR/CHF - Live Chart & Exchange Rate

1 EUR = 0.9417 CHF

Indicative rate, updated 7 hours ago. Not a live dealing rate - confirm with your broker before trading.

EUR/CHF Sentiment Gauge

A live technical-analysis reading for EUR/CHF, from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, updated automatically by TradingView. Forex has no reliable, freely-published Fear & Greed Index the way stocks or crypto do, so this momentum-based gauge is shown instead.

EUR/CHF is a cross pair - traded without the US Dollar as an intermediary - driven by European Central Bank policy and Eurozone economic data and Swiss National Bank policy and safe-haven demand in risk-off markets. Cross pairs can be more volatile than majors since two independent economies drive the price at once.

Rates shown here are indicative only. Confirm the exact rate and spread with your broker before trading.

EUR/CHF Key Statistics

Latest

0.9445

25 Sep 2026

Highest on record

1.6803

12 Oct 2007

Lowest on record

0.9008

9 Mar 2026

12-month average

0.9253

0.9008 – 0.9466

30 days: +0.69% 90 days: +2.46% 1 year: +1.08% 3 years: -2.38% 5 years: -12.79% 10 years: -13.19%

Over the past year EUR/CHF has risen 1.08%, meaning the EUR has strengthened against the CHF. In the last 30 days it has moved up 0.69%. Across the last 12 months it traded between 0.9008 and 0.9466. Its highest level in the available history (since 1999) was 1.6803 on 12 Oct 2007, and its lowest was 0.9008 on 9 Mar 2026.

Based on daily data from 4 Jan 1999 to 25 Sep 2026. Source: ECB reference rates (via Frankfurter). A rising rate means the EUR is strengthening against the CHF. Past performance does not predict future results.

What Moves EUR/CHF

A pair's price is one currency's value measured against another, so the economy behind each side matters.

Euro (EUR)

Eurozone · European Central Bank (ECB) · Free float

The Euro is the shared currency of most EU member states and the world's second most-traded currency. Its value reflects the combined economies of the Eurozone, led by Germany and France.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Advanced manufacturing (autos, machinery, chemicals)
  • Services and finance
  • Tourism
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Luxury goods and exports

Key factors

  • ECB interest-rate policy. ECB decisions and forward guidance shape rate expectations relative to the US and UK.
  • German and Eurozone economic data. PMIs, industrial production and the German Ifo/ZEW surveys signal the health of the bloc's largest economy.
  • Energy prices. The Eurozone imports much of its energy, so gas and oil price spikes hurt the Euro.
  • Political and fiscal fragmentation. Elections, budget disputes and sovereign bond spreads in countries such as France and Italy can weigh on the Euro.

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Switzerland · Swiss National Bank (SNB) · Free float

The Franc is a leading safe-haven currency, backed by Switzerland's political stability, large current-account surplus and strong institutions.

Major contributors to the economy

  • Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
  • Banking and asset management
  • Precision manufacturing and watches
  • Commodity trading
  • Tourism

Key factors

  • Safe-haven flows. Geopolitical stress and market sell-offs usually lift the Franc.
  • Swiss National Bank policy. The SNB has repeatedly intervened or used negative rates to limit Franc strength.
  • Eurozone conditions. Most Swiss trade is with the Eurozone, so EUR/CHF is closely watched.
  • Low Swiss inflation. Very low inflation gives the SNB room to keep policy easy relative to other central banks.

How EUR and CHF Interact

The Swiss Franc is a traditional safe haven. In periods of market stress, investors tend to move money into it, which often pushes it higher against the Euro even when local economic data is unchanged.

Central-bank policy matters on both sides: the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB). When one of them is expected to keep interest rates higher than the other, that currency usually attracts capital and strengthens; a narrowing gap tends to reverse the move.

Markets to Watch

  • German 10-year Bund yield EUR

    Higher yields relative to US Treasuries tend to support the Euro

  • European gas prices EUR

    Spikes usually weaken the Euro

  • Gold CHF

    Often moves with the Franc as another safe haven

  • Swiss 10-year yield CHF

    Very low yields reduce the Franc's carry appeal

Events & Data to Follow

  • EUR ECB meetings and press conferences
  • EUR Eurozone flash CPI and PMIs
  • EUR German Ifo and ZEW surveys
  • CHF SNB quarterly policy assessments
  • CHF Swiss CPI
  • CHF KOF economic barometer

Historical Milestones

  1. 1999 EUR

    The Euro launched, initially trading well above the Dollar before sliding to lows in 2000–01.

  2. 2008 EUR

    It peaked around $1.60 in mid-2008 just before the global financial crisis.

  3. 2010–12 EUR

    The sovereign debt crisis (Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy) put the Euro's survival in question.

  4. 2011 CHF

    The SNB introduced a EUR/CHF 1.20 floor to stop excessive Franc strength.

  5. 2015 CHF

    On 15 January the SNB abruptly scrapped the floor, sending the Franc soaring and many brokers into distress.

  6. 2022 EUR

    The energy shock following Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove the Euro below parity with the Dollar for the first time in about 20 years.

  7. 2022 CHF

    The SNB exited negative interest rates as global inflation surged.

Why EUR/CHF Matters to Zambian Traders

EUR/CHF is a cross pair, traded without the US Dollar. It is a useful way to practise analysing two economies at once, though spreads are usually wider than on the majors.

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Risks & Trading Hours

  • Political divergence between member states. (EUR)
  • Sensitivity to global trade and energy shocks. (EUR)
  • Sudden SNB policy decisions can cause huge moves. (CHF)
  • Strong Franc hurts Swiss exporters. (CHF)

Most active: London and early New York sessions • London session

EUR/CHF FAQ

What is the current EUR/CHF exchange rate? +

1 EUR is worth about 0.9417 CHF (indicative, updated 7 hours ago). Always confirm the exact rate with your bank or broker before you convert or trade.

What is the all-time high and low of EUR/CHF? +

In the data we track (since 4 Jan 1999), EUR/CHF peaked at 1.6803 on 12 Oct 2007 and bottomed at 0.9008 on 9 Mar 2026.

What moves the EUR/CHF exchange rate? +

EUR/CHF is influenced by the relative strength of the Euro and the Swiss Franc. Key factors include: ECB interest-rate policy, German and Eurozone economic data, Safe-haven flows, Swiss National Bank policy. See the sections above for the full list.

When is the best time to trade EUR/CHF? +

Activity and liquidity are typically highest during: London and early New York sessions • London session. Spreads are usually tighter when the relevant markets are open.

Is EUR/CHF good for beginners? +

EUR/CHF can be more volatile or carry wider spreads than the major pairs, so it usually suits experienced traders better. If you are new, start with a demo account and a major pair. Trading forex carries a high risk of loss.

This page is educational and is not investment advice. Rates, statistics and commentary are indicative and may contain errors or be out of date. Forex and CFD trading carries a high risk of loss.