CHF/JPY is the amount of JPY exchanged for one CHF. The Swiss franc is Switzerland's currency. Swiss National Bank policy, domestic conditions and international capital flows shape demand.
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Compare CHF/JPY with USD/JPY, EUR/JPY and VIX during market stress. The franc and yen can both attract defensive demand, making their cross useful for comparing which is stronger.
Rising CHF/JPY alongside falling EUR/JPY places the franc above the yen and the yen above the euro for that window. Multiple crosses reveal a currency ranking beyond one isolated pair.
Related charts: USD / JPY · EUR / JPY · VIX
Official references: SNB: Swiss-franc drivers