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Swiss Franc (CHF)

The Swiss Franc is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, abbreviated as CHF in forex markets. It is widely regarded as a safe-haven currency due to Switzerland's political neutrality and financial stability.

Example

During the geopolitical crisis, investors flocked to the Swiss Franc as a safe haven, pushing USD/CHF below 0.8500 as demand for CHF surged.