Convert Swiss Franc to Indian Rupee
CHF to INR Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Swiss Franc (CHF) = 121.3000 Indian Rupee (INR) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CHF converts to roughly 12,130.00 INR, and $1,000 CHF converts to about 121,300.00 INR. The CHF/INR rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day CHF/INR context
Over the past 90 days, CHF/INR has traded between 116.3100 and 122.7400. The current rate of 121.3000 sits roughly 78% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Indian Rupee has been weaker than typical against Swiss Franc recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Swiss Franc has strengthened by 2.70% against Indian Rupee.
CHF/INR Price History
Interactive CHF/INR exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Swiss Franc (CHF)
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Backed by Switzerland's political neutrality, current-account surplus, and AAA-rated government debt, it is the textbook safe-haven currency — the first destination for capital during crises.
- •Switzerland runs one of the world's largest current-account surpluses relative to GDP
- •Swiss National Bank (SNB) held the EUR/CHF floor at 1.20 from 2011 until abandoning it on 15 January 2015
- •SNB balance sheet assets exceeded 110% of Swiss GDP at peak — the largest relative to GDP of any G10 central bank
- •Swiss gold reserves rank among the highest per capita globally
- •Switzerland's referendum system means monetary policy can be constrained by public votes
About Indian Rupee (INR)
The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India, serving over 1.4 billion people. Managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under a flexible inflation-targeting regime, INR has a structural depreciation bias against USD driven by persistent trade deficits and oil imports.
- •Issued by the Reserve Bank of India, founded in 1935
- •The ₹ symbol was officially adopted in 2010
- •India is the world's third-largest oil importer
- •RBI targets CPI inflation at 4% (±2%)
- •India's GDP is the world's fifth-largest by nominal output
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is INR more volatile than most G10 currencies?
INR is an emerging-market currency, which means it is more sensitive to global risk appetite, commodity cycles, and US Dollar strength. Daily ranges of 1–3% are common during risk-off episodes, compared to 0.5–1% for major G10 pairs.
What is a typical daily range for CHF/INR?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move CHF/INR the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are SNB rate decisions and Swiss sight-deposit data and RBI bi-monthly meetings and Foreign Portfolio Investment flows. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert CHF to INR at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CHF/INR than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the CHF/INR rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CHF/INR rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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