Forex Cross
GBP/CHF — British Pound / Swiss Franc
1.5 – 4.0 pips · 80 – 140 pips
GBP/CHF pairs a volatile currency with a haven, producing sharp drops in risk-off phases and slow grinds higher when markets are calm.
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 GBP |
| Pip / tick value | 0.0001 → ca. 11 – 12 USD / 1.00 lot |
| Typical spread | 1.5 – 4.0 pips |
| Typical daily range | 80 – 140 pips |
| Best trading hours | London session |
What moves this market
- ▸BoE policy and UK risk premium
- ▸Safe-haven demand for CHF
- ▸European risk sentiment
Correlations to watch
- ▸Inverse to EUR/CHF haven flows
- ▸Correlated with GBP/JPY in risk moves
How traders approach it
- ▸Trend trading during clear GBP repricing
- ▸Fade extremes at weekly levels
- ▸Reduce exposure before SNB meetings
Typical mistakes
- ▸Underestimating spread widening after hours
- ▸Assuming CHF strength always follows equity weakness
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