Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value for USD/CHF?
One standard lot (100,000 units) on USD/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 USD/CHF most active?
USD/CHF sees its highest trading volume during the London and New York sessions. As a major pair, it maintains good liquidity throughout all sessions, but activity peaks when both base and quote currency markets are open simultaneously.
What economic events affect USD/CHF most?
The most impactful events for USD/CHF come from the USD and CHF economies. US releases — non-farm payrolls, CPI, FOMC rate decisions, and GDP — are among the most market-moving events globally. A surprise in any of these can shift the pair 50–100 pips within minutes. The upcoming events section above lists the specific releases scheduled in the next two weeks.