Libro: The Swiss Franc, from 1798 to 2055

The Swiss franc has a cult following. This book provides fans with a treasure trove of additional, deep data and insights. This includes numerous original charts recreating the value of the Swiss franc to its origins in 1798, against the US dollar and sterling, and as far back as the data permits for the currencies of Switzerland’s euro neighbours, as well as relative to the Japanese yen and the Chinese renminbi. The book also explains how Switzerland manages with an ever-appreciating exchange rate. Looking ahead, the book discusses what long-term bond yield differentials might imply for the Swiss franc against the US dollar, and the importance of jurisdictions for asset values in a world where states and private individuals are shifting to new forms of digital money.