💱 EURCHF (€/₣) INFO & STATISTICS

ℹ️ The European currency (Euro) versus the Swiss Franc – nicknamed ‘Euro-Swissy’. EURCHF is an important exchange rate as it involves two major reserve currencies: the Euro and the Swiss Franc.

✅ Until January 5, 2015, the Swiss Franc was linked to the Euro. In 2011, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) set a minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per EUR.

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📅 EURCHF SEASONAL PATTERNS:

According to our data {2000-2018}, these are the best months to go long/short on EURCHF:

 

🔺 BEST MONTHS FOR LONG TRADES (↑)

• APRIL, average returns +0.40%, times (11-8), and +0.07% momentum

RECENT 5 PERIODS: 5 bullish out of 5

RELIABILITY: A reliable seasonal pattern after 2012 (☆☆☆)

 

🔻 BEST MONTHS FOR SHORT TRADES (↓)

• FEBRUARY, average negative returns -0.34%, times (5-14), and -0.48% momentum

RECENT 5 PERIODS: 3 bearish out of 5

RELIABILITY: Not a reliable seasonal pattern, after 2012 (☆)

 

The full statistics of the pair are presented in the book (licensed by G. Protonotarios): 🔗 The Hidden Patterns Behind 15 Forex Pairs: Revealing Momentum and Seasonal Patterns Based on 18.5 Years of Daily Exchange Rates

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🏦 EUR/CHF Central Banks

» European Central Bank (ECB)

☑️ The ECB was founded in 1998 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. ☑️ It is governed by its Executive Board and the governors of the euro area’s national central banks. ☑️ Its main goals are financial stability and keeping inflation close to or below 2%. ☑️ The ECB uses a range of monetary tools, including interest rates, open market operations, and non-traditional measures like TLTROs and Quantitative Easing (QE). ☑️ The ECB’s foreign reserves are about 100 billion USD (as of 2025) and include major currencies, gold, and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

» Swiss National Bank (SNB)

☑️ Founded in 1907, the SNB focuses on controlling the strength of the Swiss franc (CHF) in a global context. ☑️ It often keeps CHF interest rates very low or even negative. ☑️ The CHF is a safe-haven currency that attracts capital during times of global financial turmoil. ☑️ Switzerland holds about 1,040 tonnes of gold reserves (as of 2025). ☑️ Switzerland’s foreign exchange reserves are about 809 billion USD (as of 2025).

 

■ EURCHF Forex Statistics

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