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EUR/CHF

0.92576
(Euro / Swiss Franc)
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As of 2026-06-20 07:23:56 UTC, EUR/CHF (Euro / Swiss Franc) is 0.92576, reconciled from ECB ref · live spot and refreshed every tick / ECB daily fallback. Every observation is point-in-time and names the feed it came from — backtest-safe and reproducible. EUR/CHF is available over REST and WebSocket on the exchangerate.dev API, with a free tier to start.

How do I query EUR/CHF?

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

$ curl https://api.console.dev/v1/fx/eur-chf \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# → value, ts, source, point_in_time
✓Every field in the response names the feed and timestamp it came from.

Reference

GET/v1/latest/EUR?symbols=CHF

Latest EUR/CHF indicative spot rate — value, timestamp, source, and market_session.

Rate limit
60 / min (free) · 600 / min (Pro)
Latency p95
sub-100ms edge hits
Source feed
ECB ref · live spot
Frequency
tick / ECB daily fallback

Provenance

Reconciled against aggregated market data + public reference rates · parser v2.1
Methodology and revision log are public and versioned.
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EUR/CHF — The Euro-Franc Cross

EUR/CHF is the primary barometer of Swiss-EU financial tensions. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) watches this pair with unusual attention — it famously defended a 1.20 floor from 2011 to 2015 before abandoning it abruptly, causing one of the largest single-day FX moves in history.

The pair typically trades in a narrow range when European sentiment is stable, because Switzerland's economy is deeply integrated with the EU. Safe-haven demand for the franc during European stress events (sovereign-debt crises, banking stress) compresses the rate toward parity.

SNB interventions and sight-deposit data are closely watched by EUR/CHF traders. Unlike most G10 pairs, the policy backstop of a neighboring major central bank makes this cross unique.

All rates shown are indicative mid-market from aggregated market data and public reference rates (ECB/FRED). Not for settlement.

Frequently asked questions

Why did EUR/CHF crash in January 2015?
The SNB had maintained a 1.20 floor (minimum EUR/CHF level) since 2011 via currency intervention. On 15 January 2015 it abandoned the floor without warning, causing EUR/CHF to drop over 30% in minutes before recovering to around 1.00.
Does the SNB still intervene in EUR/CHF?
The SNB does not announce a fixed floor but reserves the right to intervene when the franc is "significantly overvalued." Intervention signals via sight-deposit changes are watched closely by market participants.
What does near-parity (EUR/CHF ≈ 1.00) mean?
It means one euro buys approximately one Swiss franc — a rough pricing equality. Switzerland has periodically seen the pair trade below 1.00, meaning the franc is more expensive than the euro, which the SNB historically resisted due to export competitiveness concerns.
Is EUR/CHF a safe-haven play?
Indirectly. When European stress rises, investors often sell EUR and buy CHF, which drives EUR/CHF lower. A falling EUR/CHF can therefore signal rising risk aversion within Europe specifically.
How does Swiss inflation data affect the pair?
Higher Swiss CPI raises expectations of SNB tightening, which supports the franc (lower EUR/CHF). Lower inflation or deflation concerns historically triggered SNB easing or intervention to weaken the franc.
What is a typical EUR/CHF daily range?
Under normal conditions EUR/CHF is one of the calmer G10 pairs, often trading in a 30–60 pip daily range. During European stress events or SNB announcements that range can expand dramatically.
Is EUR/CHF available on the exchangerate.dev API?
Yes. Both EUR and CHF are in the live-16 currency set, so /v1/latest/EUR?symbols=CHF returns a live indicative rate including weekends.