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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 770.47B in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 770.47B in September 2026, released October 2026, up 0.4B from August's 770.07B reading. The reading matched the 777B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 5 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 769.17B, vs 728.44B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 21 months.
Latest Release
770.47
Actual
777
Consensus
770.07
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±38.28 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 780.33
Actual: 770.47
Error: +9.86
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/CHF | ▼ Inverse | −0.51 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| DAX | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Switzerland) was reported at 770.47 billion in October 2026. This missed the market consensus of 777.00 billion by 6.53 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 770.07 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 739.24 billion, ranging from 710.03 billion to 770.47 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 769.60 billion, up from the prior three at 726.55 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 25.58 billion) is lower than the prior year (σ 200,057.30 billion). In October readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 737.60 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/CHF (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 38.28 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 6, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include procure.ch Manufacturing PMI (Nov 2) and Inflation Rate YoY (Nov 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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Foreign Exchange Reserves - CH
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Switzerland
DEFINITION
Foreign Exchange Reserves refer to the amount of foreign currency held by a country's central bank. These reserves are used to maintain stability in the country's currency and to fulfill international payment obligations. They serve as a measure of a country's economic strength and ability to withstand external shocks. Foreign Exchange Reserves are an important financial indicator for investors and policymakers, providing insight into a country's monetary policy and its ability to manage its currency.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 770.5 B, consensus 777 B. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 770.1 B. Before that (Jul 2026): 768.3 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/CHF (Bearish USD, r=-0.51) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | CH | KOF Leading Indicators | 107.6 | 109.1 | 108.3 | 107.95 | Medium |