Euro / Swiss Franc (EUR/CHF)

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Euro / Swiss Franc (EUR/CHF) Profile

On 1 January 1999, the euro currency was officially introduced after a decade of preparations; for the first three years, it was treated as 'invisible,' with its use limited to accounting and electronic payments. In twelve European Union countries, the largest cash changeover in history occurred on January 1, 2002, when coins and banknotes were first introduced.

The first Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, and it was equal in value to the French Franc at the time. As of 1865, Switzerland was a member of the Latin Monetary Union, which was comprised of the countries of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium. In 2008, the Swiss Franc was worth more than the United States dollar. The 9th series of Francs was introduced in the year 2010.

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Euro / Swiss Franc (EUR/CHF) Trading FAQ

Swiss franc traders have a lot of short- and long-term options thanks to four well-known currency pairs. Before and after economic releases, the best times to trade these instruments are between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. ET, as well as between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. ET.

An person can trade EUR/CHF using a forex contract or a contract for difference (CFD) on a specific currency pair and speculate on the price difference.

As you may already know, trading via CFDs (contracts for difference) is one of the most popular approaches when dealing with currencies such as EUR/CHF. While there are numerous Forex brokers out there. Try to find one that suits your needs. Such as FP Markets, a fully-regulated broker that offers all types of platforms and accounts, to suit every need.

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