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USD/CHF currency exchange rate

0.82189 CHF
US Dollar / Swiss Franc-0.00376 (-0.46%) today
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USD/CHF currency converter

CHF 82.19
1 USD = 0.821890 CHFIntraday · Checked 2026-09-19 17:04:25 UTC

How do I query USD/CHF?

One authenticated GET returns the latest value with its timestamp and source. Swap the language tab for your stack.

$ curl https://api.exchangerate.dev/v1/rate/usd-chf \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# → rate, timestamp, source, derived
✓The response includes source, market_session, and data_updated_at freshness metadata.

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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 aggregated market data and public reference rates (ECB/FRED). 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.

Frequently 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.