About AUD/CHF
AUD/CHF pairs a high-yielding commodity currency against a low-yielding safe haven. The dynamic is straightforward: during risk-on episodes, traders sell CHF to buy AUD, pushing the pair higher. During risk-off, the reverse happens, and AUD/CHF falls. This makes the pair an excellent proxy for global risk appetite - it often moves in lockstep with the S&P 500 and copper prices. The RBA's rate decisions and Australian employment data drive the Aussie leg, while SNB policy and gold prices influence the franc leg. Chinese economic data is an important indirect catalyst: strong Chinese PMIs lift AUD broadly, including against CHF. Daily ranges average 50-90 pips. The pair is most liquid during the Sydney morning and the London morning, with a notable thinning during the New York afternoon.
Historical Rates - Last 7 Days
| Date | Close | Change |
|---|
| 2026-08-22 | 0.5682 | -1.20% |
| 2026-08-23 | 0.5691 | +0.17% |
| 2026-08-24 | 0.5741 | +0.87% |
| 2026-08-25 | 0.5739 | -0.03% |
| 2026-08-26 | 0.5744 | +0.08% |
| 2026-08-27 | 0.5781 | +0.63% |
| 2026-08-28 | 0.5791 | +0.19% |
See full price history on the historical rate lookup tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value for AUD/CHF?
One standard lot (100,000 units) on AUD/CHF has a pip value of approximately $10.00. The minimum price increment (tick) is 0.00001. A pip is typically the fourth decimal place for this pair, meaning 1 pip = 0.0001 for most pairs.
What time is AUD/CHF most active?
AUD/CHF sees its highest trading volume during the Sydney and London sessions. Cross pairs like this one see their best liquidity during the overlap of their two currency sessions. Outside of those windows, spreads may widen and order book depth can decrease.
What economic events affect AUD/CHF most?
The most impactful events for AUD/CHF come from the AUD and CHF economies. RBA cash rate decisions and the accompanying statement drive AUD pairs. Chinese economic data — PMIs and industrial production — often have an outsized effect since China is Australia's largest trading partner. The upcoming events section above lists the specific releases scheduled in the next two weeks.