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CHF / CAD · Daily reference rate

Swiss Franc to Canadian Dollar

Convert Swiss Franc (CHF) to Canadian Dollar (CAD). The quote shows CAD per 1 CHF; use Swap currencies for the other direction. Check the reference date and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.

100 CHF =
170.36 CAD
1 CHF = 1.7036 CAD · 1 CAD = 0.587 CHF · 24 Oct 2026

CHF to CAD conversion table

Reference rate dated 24 Oct 2026. These amounts exclude your provider’s exchange spread and fees.

CHF to CAD conversion examples before costs
Swiss Franc (CHF)Canadian Dollar (CAD)
1 CHF1.70 CAD
5 CHF8.52 CAD
10 CHF17.04 CAD
25 CHF42.59 CAD
50 CHF85.18 CAD
100 CHF170.36 CAD
500 CHF851.78 CAD
1,000 CHF1,703.56 CAD

History

CHF to CAD rate over time

1.68711.71021.73331.75641.7795Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26

Over the past year, CHF to CAD moved -3.15% (1.759 to 1.7036). Range 1.696 to 1.7705.

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CHF against major currencies

PairRate30 days1 year
+13 CHF / USD
US Dollar
1.2156+0.27%-3.23%
CHF / EUR
Euro
1.0832+1.81%+0.11%
+1 CHF / GBP
British Pound
0.9079-0.70%-3.64%
CHF / JPY
Japanese Yen
191.0458-0.48%-0.43%
+4 CHF / AUD
Australian Dollar
1.733+0.68%-10.31%
CHF / CAD
Canadian Dollar
1.7036-0.28%-3.15%
CHF / CNY
Chinese Yuan
8.1045-0.32%-9.33%
CHF / SGD
Singapore Dollar
1.5528+0.14%-4.84%
CHF / HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
9.5404+0.27%-2.35%
CHF / IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
21,951.55+1.21%+5.19%

The money behind the rate

About these currencies

Swiss Franc (CHF)

ISO 4217
CHF · 756
Symbol
CHF
Minor units
2
Used in
Switzerland, Liechtenstein

The Swiss Franc is issued by the Swiss National Bank.

  • 1850The franc is introduced as the monetary unit of Switzerland under the Federal Coinage Act of 7 May 1850.
  • 2011The Swiss National Bank sets a minimum exchange rate of 1.20 francs per euro.
  • 2015The Swiss National Bank discontinues the minimum exchange rate on 15 January.
Sources

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

ISO 4217
CAD · 124
Symbol
$
Minor units
2
Used in
Canada

The Canadian Dollar is issued by the Bank of Canada.

  • 1858The Province of Canada issues its first decimal coins, in cents, after provincial accounts were moved to dollars from the end of 1857.
  • 1970Canada ends its peg to the US dollar in May and lets the Canadian dollar float.
Sources

Good to know

Questions

What is the CHF to CAD exchange rate?

1 CHF = 1.7036 CAD and 1 CAD = 0.587 CHF on 24 Oct 2026. This is a daily reference rate before bank margins and fees.

How much is 100 CHF in CAD?

100 CHF is 170.36 CAD at the 24 Oct 2026 reference rate, before your provider’s margin and fees.

Is this the rate I would get at a bank?

No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.

How often is the rate updated?

Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 24 Oct 2026 and is not real time.

Where does the data come from?

Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.