How often is Switzerland KOF Barometer updated?

KOF Barometer for Switzerland is released on a monthly schedule by Swiss National Bank (or the relevant national statistics agency). FXMacroData ingests each new value within seconds of the official publication and exposes the exact announcement timestamp on every record.

What unit is KOF Barometer reported in?

The series is published in Index. The exact unit is also returned on every API response under the indicator metadata.

Where does FXMacroData source Switzerland KOF Barometer data?

Data is fetched directly from Swiss National Bank or the official national statistics publication for Switzerland. The source URL is preserved on every announcement record so downstream consumers can trace the value back to its primary release.

How do I query KOF Barometer for Switzerland via the API?

Issue a GET request to /api/v1/announcements/chf/kof_barometer?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY. The response contains a chronological list of observations with values, release dates, and announcement timestamps. USD announcement data is public; other currencies require a Professional API key.

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Key Facts

Page: Kof Barometer
Section: API Data Docs
Canonical URL: https://fxmacrodata.com/api-data-docs/chf/kof_barometer
Source: SNB/FSO
Last Updated: 2026-04-30

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Baromètre KOF (CHF)

Indicateur validé par des tests d'intégration.

Latest reading: 97.78 Index · Last updated: 2026-04-30 · Source: SNB/FSO

Category: Additional Indicators

API Endpoint

/api/v1/announcements/chf/kof_barometer

Use the production OpenAPI schema for the authoritative REST route metadata.

https://fxmacrodata.com/api/openapi.json

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Optional Indicator Availability (CHF)

Optional indicators use per-currency fetcher capability checks and may be temporarily hidden while source coverage is being remediated.

foreign_reserves

Available

cb_assets

Available

inflation_mom

Unavailable Not implemented on this currency fetcher yet.

About Baromètre KOF (CHF)

The KOF Economic Barometer is a composite leading indicator for the Swiss economy, compiled by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. It aggregates around 200 variables from multiple sectors to predict GDP growth around six months ahead.

Why FX traders watch it

Because Switzerland's export-oriented economy is tightly integrated with the Eurozone and global trade, the KOF Barometer gives an early warning of cyclical turning points that may prompt the SNB to reassess monetary policy and CHF guidance.

How to interpret the data

A KOF above 100 indicates above-average economic prospects; below 100 signals below-average. A trend reversal—particularly a sustained decline after a prolonged expansion—is the most significant FX-relevant signal.

Historical Baromètre KOF (CHF)

Source: SNB/FSO · Monthly · Index

Data provided by FXMacroData via the /api/v1/announcements/chf/kof_barometer endpoint. For access, see pricing.

Data Source

Primary Source

SNB/FSO

Official Series ID

KOF_LCI

External Link

View Official Data Page

Data Format and Properties

Data Frequency

Monthly

Unit of Measure

Index

JSON Response Structure

The endpoint returns a chronological list of observations in JSON format.

{
    "currency": "CHF",
    "indicator": "kof_barometer",
    "has_official_forecast": false,
    "start_date": "2023-01-01",
    "end_date": "2023-12-31",
    "data": [
        {
            "date": "2024-07-01",
            "val": 4.2,
            "announcement_datetime": 1722456000
        }
    ]
}

Request Parameters & Usage

Parameter	Required	Format	Description
`start_date`	NO	`YYYY-MM-DD`	Optional lower bound for the requested history.
`end_date`	NO	`YYYY-MM-DD`	Optional upper bound. Defaults to the current date.
`api_key`	CONDITIONAL	`string`	Required for non-USD announcement requests. USD announcement requests are public without an API key.

Example Usage

To retrieve Baromètre KOF data for CHF from 2023:

GET https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/chf/kof_barometer?start_date=2023-01-01&end_date=2023-12-31&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is Switzerland KOF Barometer updated?: KOF Barometer for Switzerland is released on a monthly schedule by Swiss National Bank (or the relevant national statistics agency). FXMacroData ingests each new value within seconds of the official publication and exposes the exact announcement timestamp on every record.
What unit is KOF Barometer reported in?: The series is published in Index. The exact unit is also returned on every API response under the indicator metadata.
Where does FXMacroData source Switzerland KOF Barometer data?: Data is fetched directly from Swiss National Bank or the official national statistics publication for Switzerland. The source URL is preserved on every announcement record so downstream consumers can trace the value back to its primary release.
How do I query KOF Barometer for Switzerland via the API?: Issue a GET request to /api/v1/announcements/chf/kof_barometer?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY. The response contains a chronological list of observations with values, release dates, and announcement timestamps. USD announcement data is public; other currencies require a Professional API key.

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