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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 770.07B in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 770.07B in August 2026, released September 2026, up 1.93B from July's 768.14B reading. The reading matched the 765B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 763.53B, vs 715.91B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 20 months.
Latest Release
770.07
Actual
765
Consensus
768.14
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±64.51 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 779.14
Actual: 770.07
Error: +9.07
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 |
| DAX | ▼ Inverse | −0.44 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.42 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.36 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | 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 770.07 billion in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 765.00 billion by 5.07 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 768.14 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 734.38 billion, ranging from 710.03 billion to 770.07 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 765.71 billion, up from the prior three at 710.94 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 23.23 billion) is lower than the prior year (σ 200,057.58 billion). In September readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 726.34 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/CHF (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with DAX, negatively correlated (Bearish DAX). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 64.51 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Sep 17) and SECO Economic Forecasts (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 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 (Aug 2026): actual 770.1 B, consensus 765 B. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 768.3 B. Before that (Jun 2026): 758.8 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind 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
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index YoY | -0.7 | -2.1 | -1.3 | -1.00 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.40 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.55 | Medium | |