USDCHF Trading Guide 2026 — Spreads, Sessions & Strategy

US Dollar / Swiss Franc. The mirror image of EURUSD. Typical spreads 0.1–0.7 pips raw, ~60 pips daily range. Data as of 22 August 2026 — verify current spreads in your platform.

USDCHF at a Glance

Category
Major
Contract Size (1 lot)
100,000 USD
Pip Size
0.0001
Pip Value (1 lot)
10 CHF
Typical Raw Spread
0.1–0.7 pips
Typical Standard Spread
1.2–2.0 pips
Swap Long / Short
≈ +$5.4 / ≈ −$13.1
Avg Daily Range
~60 pips
Trading Hours
24/5, Sunday 21:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT
Aliases
USD/CHF, Swissy

What Moves USDCHF

SNB policy and FX activity, safe-haven flows, EURUSD mirror moves.

USDCHF Correlations

Near-perfect inverse of EURUSD (−0.98); inverse gold (Swiss gold reserves).

Check live pair correlations with our Forex Correlation Matrix.

USDCHF Trading Strategy Notes

Often traded as an EURUSD mirror; SNB has a history of intervention — avoid holding through surprise SNB statements.

Risk Notes

Low volatility but sudden CHF haven spikes on global risk events.

Best Sessions for USDCHF

London + New York (08:00–16:00 GMT)

Full session breakdown: USDCHF session times & hours.

More USDCHF Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDCHF?

USDCHF is the US Dollar / Swiss Franc pair. The mirror image of EURUSD.

What moves USDCHF the most?

SNB policy and FX activity, safe-haven flows, EURUSD mirror moves.

When is the best time to trade USDCHF?

London + New York (08:00–16:00 GMT).

What is the spread on USDCHF?

Representative spreads as of 22 August 2026: 0.1–0.7 pips on raw/ECN accounts and 1.2–2.0 pips on standard accounts. Spreads widen around news and at rollover (21:00–22:00 GMT).

Can I run an Expert Advisor on USDCHF?

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Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.

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