Forex Cross
CAD/CHF — Canadian Dollar / Swiss Franc
1.8 – 4.5 pips · 45 – 80 pips
CAD/CHF expresses oil strength against haven demand. It is thin but technically clean, with respect for weekly levels.
Risk first
Numbers below are typical ranges, not guarantees — spreads, swaps and volatility differ per broker and market regime. Size every position from your stop distance and account risk, never from a fixed lot habit.
Contract specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1.00 lot = 100,000 CAD |
| Pip / tick value | 0.0001 → ca. 11 – 12 USD / 1.00 lot |
| Typical spread | 1.8 – 4.5 pips |
| Typical daily range | 45 – 80 pips |
| Best trading hours | London/NY overlap |
What moves this market
- ▸Crude oil
- ▸Risk sentiment
- ▸BoC and SNB policy
Correlations to watch
- ▸Positive to WTI
- ▸Negative to CHF strength cycles
How traders approach it
- ▸Position trades along the oil trend
- ▸Weekly-level reversion
- ▸Small size due to liquidity
Typical mistakes
- ▸Intraday trading a low-liquidity cross
- ▸Ignoring swap costs
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