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US Dollar / Swiss Franc (USD/CHF) Profile

The USD/CHF currency pair is usually called 'The Swissie'. The CHF is the last Franc still in issuance in Europe, and the pairing of the USD to CHF is one of the most commonly traded currencies pairs in the Forex market, representing a significant quota of daily trading. Moreover, the currency pair had always a near-negative correlation with the EUR/USD pair. When the USD/CHF tends to rise the EUR/USD falls. Τhe USD/CHF currency pair has a negative correlation with gold and when the gold prices rise the USD/CHF tend to fall.

The USD dates back to 1792, when the US dollar was created by the United States Congress as the official country’s currency. It serves as legal tender in many countries and it is the most widely used currency in the world both in circulation and reserve. The US dollar form the majors as it pairs with all main currencies in the foreign exchange market (forex).

The CHF represents the economy of the neutral nation situation in the center of Europe, and it is the official currency of Switzerland. The country has been for a long time a key player in the banking center for customers around the world and for more a desirable location for storing cash as it still secrets the maintain of their banking operations. This popularity helped the currency of Switzerland to gain considerable strength, pressuring exporters from the nation.

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US Dollar / Swiss Franc (USD/CHF) Trading FAQ

While forex pairs can theoretically be traded 24 hours a day, there are optimum times to trade the USD/CAD whenever the currency pair is more volatile. From 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. ET, and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET. the USD/CHF is usually busy (GMT).

Many factors can affect the USD/CHF market sentiment and spot rates, such as central banks policies, the price of commodities in each country, exports of both countries, economic growth, and political stability.

With the U.S dollar being at the top of the list, the Swiss Franc act as one of the world’s top safe haven currencies. The USD/CHF pairing is one of the most popular currencies pairs in the forex market. The neutral stance on political events and the discreet banking system of Switzerland have a strong impact on the country and is why it is highly coveted during times of uncertainty and turmoil. So the USD/CHF pair is ranked in 6th place of the most traded pair on average.

As you may already know, trading via CFDs (contracts for difference) is one of the most popular approaches when dealing with currencies such as USD and 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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