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Prices are our trading platform's bid for USDCHF. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+2 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in November 2021.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | −2.47% | −0.48% | +3.88% | −2.25% | 0.00% | +3.46% | −0.09% | +0.12% | +3.39% | −1.30% | −0.09% | |
| 2025 | +0.45% | −0.90% | −2.18% | −6.49% | −0.40% | −3.62% | +2.44% | −1.47% | −0.56% | +1.07% | −0.13% | −1.36% |
| 2024 | +2.37% | +2.68% | +1.87% | +2.05% | −1.86% | −0.41% | −2.30% | −3.19% | −0.51% | +2.12% | +2.06% | +2.94% |
| 2023 | −0.95% | +2.86% | −2.86% | −2.24% | +1.78% | −1.71% | −2.59% | +1.32% | +3.61% | −0.52% | −3.88% | −3.86% |
| 2022 | +1.66% | −1.11% | +0.66% | +5.49% | −1.44% | −0.54% | −0.31% | +2.62% | +1.13% | +1.41% | −5.59% | −2.17% |
| 2021 | +0.44% | −0.80% | ||||||||||
| Average | +0.21% | +0.61% | +0.27% | −0.69% | −0.38% | −0.56% | −0.57% | −0.12% | +1.41% | +0.56% | −1.42% | −1.05% |
| Months higher | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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High-impact releases for USD, CHF over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+2). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
USD/CHF is one of the most actively traded major currency pairs, representing the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the Swiss Franc. With average daily trading volumes exceeding $70 billion, this pair is highly liquid and attractive to institutional and retail traders alike. The Swiss Franc is considered a safe-haven currency, making USD/CHF sensitive to global risk sentiment and geopolitical developments.
Price movements in USD/CHF are driven by interest rate differentials between the US Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank (SNB), inflation data, employment reports, and broader risk-on/risk-off market sentiment. Economic surprises from either economy, central bank policy changes, or shifts in global equity markets can cause significant volatility. The pair is also influenced by commodity prices, as Switzerland has strong ties to global financial markets.
At GCC Brokers, USD/CHF is available with automatic execution and no manual intervention. Trade this major pair across our Zero and Standard accounts, with variable spreads and automatic execution.
USD/CHF trades 24 hours a day, five days a week. Liquidity usually peaks when the European and US sessions overlap. The exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page.
USD/CHF is primarily driven by US and Swiss central bank policy, interest rate differentials, and safe-haven demand. When global markets rally, USD/CHF typically weakens (risk-on sentiment favors riskier assets). Conversely, during market stress or geopolitical tensions, the pair tends to strengthen as investors seek the safety of the Swiss Franc.
The Swiss Franc is a safe-haven currency due to Switzerland's political stability, strong economy, and no-inflation mandate from the SNB. During periods of global uncertainty or financial crisis, investors flee to the CHF, causing USD/CHF to decline. This makes the pair particularly sensitive to equity market performance and risk sentiment.
Yes, USD/CHF suits both trading styles. Day traders benefit from its high liquidity and predictable volatility during major economic releases. Long-term investors can use USD/CHF to hedge currency exposure or profit from sustained interest rate trends. Automatic execution with no manual intervention suits both strategies.
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