The franc, Switzerland’s famously robust currency, has reached new highs against the euro and dollar, as it continues to strengthen against both currencies. In the week of January 26th, the franc rose to a level of 0.9167 against the euro – the highest in more than a decade,. This is the current exchange rate: 1 franc buys 1.09 euros and 1.30 USD. This development is not a surprise to economists, who had forecast that the franc’s value would continue to grow in 2026:READ MORE: Will the Swiss franc continue to gain strength in 2026? “Following the global financial crisis in 2008, many central banks significantly lowered interest rates, which decreased the interest rate differential between Switzerland and other countries.