Historic Swiss franc Japanese Yen

Swiss franc japanese yen history since 05/11/2024 until today (0 years). Search for CHF to JPY exchange rate history for a particular date, month or year.

The Swiss franc is the currency of Switzerland (supplied by Swiss National Bank and the currency supplied by Bank of Japan. The CHF JPY historical data can be seen on the Swiss franc japanese yen historical chart.

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.