USD to CHF exchange rate
1 USD = 0.81689 CHF · Last updated 4 Nov 2026, 21:11 UTC · 15 minutes late
USD/CHF chart
USD/CHF history
| Period | Change | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | −0.49% | 0.81326 | 0.82086 |
| 7 days | −1.34% | 0.81326 | 0.82910 |
| 30 days | −1.70% | 0.81326 | 0.83372 |
| 1 year | +0.99% | 0.76703 | 0.83528 |
| Date | Close |
|---|---|
| 0.81993 | |
| 0.81963 | |
| 0.82295 | |
| 0.82857 | |
| 0.83059 | |
| 0.82861 | |
| 0.82615 | |
| 0.82435 | |
| 0.82204 | |
| 0.82393 | |
| 0.82363 | |
| 0.82503 | |
| 0.82396 | |
| 0.83021 | |
| 0.83341 | |
| 0.83232 | |
| 0.83284 | |
| 0.83107 | |
| 0.83372 | |
| 0.83287 | |
| 0.83051 | |
| 0.83104 | |
| 0.82664 | |
| 0.83528 | |
| 0.83470 | |
| 0.83320 | |
| 0.83178 | |
| 0.82829 | |
| 0.82775 | |
| 0.82289 |
Convert USD to CHF
1 USD = 0.81689 CHF
Open the converterUSD to CHF
| 1 USD | 0.8169 CHF |
| 5 USD | 4.0845 CHF |
| 10 USD | 8.1689 CHF |
| 25 USD | 20.4223 CHF |
| 50 USD | 40.8445 CHF |
| 100 USD | 81.689 CHF |
| 500 USD | 408.45 CHF |
| 1,000 USD | 816.89 CHF |
| 2,000 USD | 1,633.78 CHF |
| 5,000 USD | 4,084.45 CHF |
| 10,000 USD | 8,168.90 CHF |
CHF to USD
| 1 CHF | 1.2242 USD |
| 5 CHF | 6.1208 USD |
| 10 CHF | 12.2416 USD |
| 25 CHF | 30.6039 USD |
| 50 CHF | 61.2078 USD |
| 100 CHF | 122.42 USD |
| 500 CHF | 612.08 USD |
| 1,000 CHF | 1,224.16 USD |
| 2,000 CHF | 2,448.31 USD |
| 5,000 CHF | 6,120.78 USD |
| 10,000 CHF | 12,241.55 USD |
USD/CHF, Understanding the Dollar-Swiss Franc Pair
USD/CHF expresses how many Swiss francs one US dollar buys. The Swiss franc is one of the world's premier safe-haven currencies, so this pair is watched closely as a gauge of global risk appetite, the franc tends to strengthen (pushing USD/CHF lower) when investors seek safety, and to ease when risk appetite improves.
Monetary policy is set by the Swiss National Bank, which has a long history of taking action, including direct market intervention, to limit excessive franc appreciation when it threatens Swiss export competitiveness. This gives USD/CHF a somewhat different character than other dollar crosses, moves can reflect SNB positioning as much as US dollar strength.
Because the franc often moves inversely to broad risk sentiment, USD/CHF is sometimes watched alongside other safe-haven pairs such as USD/JPY, though the two do not always move in lockstep since Swiss and Japanese policy dynamics differ.
This page shows an indicative mid-market rate sourced from live market data and public reference rates (ECB). It can update intraday through the trading week; every response carries source and market_session so you know whether a given quote was live or a daily fix. Rates are indicative, not for settlement or regulated trading.
Where rates come fromFrequently asked questions
What does USD/CHF measure?
USD/CHF states how many Swiss francs you receive for one US dollar. A rate of 0.8800 means one dollar buys 0.88 francs.
Why is the Swiss franc considered a safe haven?
Switzerland's political stability, current account surpluses, and the Swiss National Bank's credibility have made the franc a traditional destination for capital during periods of global uncertainty.
Does the Swiss National Bank intervene in currency markets?
The SNB has a documented history of acting, including direct intervention, to limit excessive franc strength when it threatens the competitiveness of Swiss exporters. This is a recurring theme in USD/CHF analysis.
How does risk sentiment affect USD/CHF?
The franc tends to strengthen during risk-off episodes as investors seek safety, which typically pushes USD/CHF lower, and can ease when broader risk appetite improves.
How do I get USD/CHF via the API?
GET /v1/latest/USD?symbols=CHF returns the indicative rate, source, market_session, and timestamp. The free tier covers it, no credit card required. All rates are indicative, not for settlement.
How many decimal places does USD/CHF use?
USD/CHF is commonly quoted to four or five decimal places, in line with standard major-pair convention.
Is this a tradable settlement rate?
No. It is an indicative mid-market reference rate for informational use, not for settlement, invoicing, or regulated trading.
How do I query USD/CHF?
Send one request with your key. Each rate comes with its source, the time it was observed and the market session.
Request
curl "https://api.exchangerate.dev/v1/latest/USD?symbols=CHF" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"Response
{
"result": "success",
"base": "USD",
"source": "live",
"sources": {
"CHF": "live"
},
"market_session": "open",
"timestamp": "2026-11-04T21:27:06Z",
"data_updated_at": "2026-11-04T21:11:59Z",
"rates": {
"CHF": 0.81689
},
"effective_at": {
"CHF": "2026-11-04T21:11:59Z"
},
"stale": {
"CHF": false
},
"derived_symbols": [],
"notice": "Indicative rates, not for settlement."
}
