Convert 1,000 HUF to CHF

1,000 Hungarian Forint = 2.58 Swiss Francs
today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1,000 HUF = 2.5800 CHF
1 HUF = 0.0026 CHF
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-06-09

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90-Day Hungarian Forint to Swiss Franc History

Daily ECB reference rates over the last 90 days. Updates skip weekends and ECB holidays.

Common Hungarian Forint to Swiss Franc amounts

HUF CHF
1 HUF 0.0026 CHF
5 HUF 0.0129 CHF
10 HUF 0.0258 CHF
25 HUF 0.0645 CHF
50 HUF 0.129 CHF
100 HUF 0.258 CHF
500 HUF 1.29 CHF
1,000 HUF 2.58 CHF
5,000 HUF 12.9 CHF
10,000 HUF 25.8 CHF

About the Hungarian Forint

The Hungarian Forint (symbol: Ft; code: HUF) is the official currency of Hungary, issued by the Hungarian National Bank. Named after the gold coins of medieval Florence, the forint is one of the few EU currencies outside the eurozone. Hungary has consistently maintained an independent monetary policy, often diverging from European Central Bank decisions.

About the Swiss Franc

The Swiss Franc (symbol: CHF; code: CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland, issued by the Swiss National Bank. Each franc is divided into 100 rappen. Considered one of the world's safest currencies, the Swiss franc benefits from Switzerland's political neutrality, low inflation, and strong banking sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the Hungarian Forint to Swiss Franc exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Hungarian National Bank and the Swiss National Bank, inflation differences between Hungary and Switzerland, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

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