Historic Swiss franc Japanese Yen

Swiss franc japanese yen history for February 2024. The highest quote for this month is 171.2 (02/02/2024) and the lowest 171.56 (22/02/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.21.

CHF JPY average rate for February 2024 is 170.6452, the change between 01/02/2024 and 29/02/2024 is -0.58 %.

01 February 20241 CHF = 170.5 JPY
02 February 20241 CHF = 170.8 JPY
04 February 20241 CHF = 171.1 JPY
05 February 20241 CHF = 171.3 JPY
06 February 20241 CHF = 170.7 JPY
07 February 20241 CHF = 170.0 JPY
08 February 20241 CHF = 169.5 JPY
09 February 20241 CHF = 170.9 JPY
11 February 20241 CHF = 170.7 JPY
12 February 20241 CHF = 170.6 JPY
13 February 20241 CHF = 170.6 JPY
14 February 20241 CHF = 169.9 JPY
15 February 20241 CHF = 170.1 JPY
16 February 20241 CHF = 170.4 JPY
19 February 20241 CHF = 170.4 JPY
20 February 20241 CHF = 170.2 JPY
21 February 20241 CHF = 170.0 JPY
22 February 20241 CHF = 171.0 JPY
23 February 20241 CHF = 171.0 JPY
24 February 20241 CHF = 170.8 JPY
25 February 20241 CHF = 171.0 JPY
26 February 20241 CHF = 170.8 JPY
27 February 20241 CHF = 171.1 JPY
28 February 20241 CHF = 171.3 JPY
29 February 20241 CHF = 171.5 JPY

28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package

The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.

15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.

06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate

The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.

11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.

15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.

13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro

Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.

20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake

The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.

22/09/1985: Plaza Accord

Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.

08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc

Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.

01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency

The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.

15/12/1953: Yen is introduced

The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.

01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank

The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).

24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum

Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.

06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850

The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.