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Switzerland KOF Barometer
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.
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Why KOF Barometer matters for CHF
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 this series
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 KOF Barometer
Source: KOF Swiss Economic Institute. Cadence: Monthly. Unit: Index. History from 2000-01-31 (26.4 years).
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Common questions
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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.