Convert Japanese Yen to Swiss Franc
JPY to CHF Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Japanese Yen (JPY) = 0.0049 Swiss Franc (CHF) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 JPY converts to roughly 0.49 CHF, and $1,000 JPY converts to about 4.92 CHF. The JPY/CHF 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 JPY/CHF context
Over the past 90 days, JPY/CHF has traded between 0.0049 and 0.0050. The current rate of 0.0049 sits roughly 17% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Swiss Franc has been stronger than typical against Japanese Yen recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Japanese Yen has weakened by 0.61% against Swiss Franc.
JPY/CHF Price History
Interactive JPY/CHF exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan and the third-most-traded currency worldwide. It is the premier carry-trade funding currency thanks to decades of ultra-low interest rates, and it plays a defining safe-haven role during global equity selloffs.
- •Third-most-traded currency, ~17% of daily forex volume
- •Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy in March 2024 after 17 years
- •Japan holds the world's largest net international investment position
- •Yen weakness typically boosts Japanese exporter earnings (Toyota, Sony, etc.)
- •The Ministry of Finance — not the BoJ — controls FX intervention policy
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do central bank decisions affect JPY/CHF?
Interest rate differentials are a primary driver of major currency pairs. Watch BoJ rate decisions, MoF intervention language, and BoJ Outlook Reports and SNB rate decisions and Swiss sight-deposit data for the biggest scheduled catalysts.
What is a typical daily range for JPY/CHF?
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 JPY/CHF the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are BoJ rate decisions, MoF intervention language, and BoJ Outlook Reports and SNB rate decisions and Swiss sight-deposit data. 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 JPY to CHF at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market JPY/CHF 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 JPY/CHF rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market JPY/CHF 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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