Convert Swiss Franc to Swedish Krona
CHF to SEK Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Swiss Franc (CHF) = 11.8197 Swedish Krona (SEK) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 CHF converts to roughly 1,181.97 SEK, and $1,000 CHF converts to about 11,819.70 SEK. The CHF/SEK 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/SEK context
Over the past 90 days, CHF/SEK has traded between 11.6925 and 12.0101. The current rate of 11.8197 sits roughly 40% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Swiss Franc has strengthened by 0.53% against Swedish Krona.
CHF/SEK Price History
Interactive CHF/SEK 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 Swedish Krona (SEK)
The Swedish Krona (SEK) is the official currency of Sweden, issued by the Riksbank — the world's oldest central bank, founded in 1668. SEK is one of the more liquid Scandinavian currencies and is strongly correlated with European economic conditions despite Sweden remaining outside the Eurozone.
- •Riksbank founded 1668 — the world's oldest central bank still in operation
- •Sweden is among the world's most cashless societies; cash is under 9% of point-of-sale transactions
- •Sweden voted against joining the Euro in a 2003 referendum
- •Riksbank targets 2% CPIF inflation
- •SEK is correlated with EUR because ~60% of Swedish exports go to the EU
Frequently Asked Questions
How does European economic data affect CHF/SEK?
Both Scandinavian and G10 European currencies are tightly linked to Eurozone economic conditions through trade flows and financial correlations. Eurozone CPI, ECB decisions, and German manufacturing data all move CHF/SEK.
What is a typical daily range for CHF/SEK?
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/SEK the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are SNB rate decisions and Swiss sight-deposit data and Riksbank decisions and Swedish CPI. 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 SEK at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market CHF/SEK 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/SEK rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market CHF/SEK 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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