Forex Cross Pairs
CAD/CHF Position Size Calculator
CAD/CHF is a niche cross pitting Canada's oil economy against Switzerland's safe-haven currency. Low liquidity means wider spreads, so accurate position sizing must account for the increased effective stop loss distance.
Key Facts
▸ Pip value: ~$11–12 per standard lot (CHF-denominated)
▸ Average daily range: 30–55 pips
▸ Low liquidity — factor wider spreads into your risk model
▸ Key drivers: BoC, SNB, oil prices, global risk sentiment
POSITION SIZER
Multi-Asset Protocol
Trade90 Safety System Active
Your current account equity or challenge balance
Trade90 Safety System: 0.5% max per trade
Your planned trade entry price
Price where your trade idea is invalidated
Your target — used to calculate R:R ratio
Recommended Position
✓ SAFE1.25
Standard Lots
Total Risk
$500.00
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Stop Pips
40.0
Daily Risk Budget
Used of daily target 0.00% of 1.0%
Safe trades remaining today 2
Worked Example — CAD/CHF at $10,000 Account, 1% Risk
Static Preview| Account Balance | $10,000 |
| Risk Percentage | 1% |
| Dollar Risk Amount | $100 |
| Stop Loss Distance | 40 pips |
| CAD/CHF Pip Value | ≈ $6.50 per standard lot |
| Calculation | $100 ÷ (40 × $6.5) |
| Lot Size | ≈ 0.38 standard lots |
Approximate values. Actual pip value varies by broker contract. Use the interactive calculator above for exact figures.
CAD/CHF Position Sizing — FAQ
How do I calculate position size for CAD/CHF? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for CAD/CHF? +
Pip value: ~$11–12 per standard lot (CHF-denominated)
How much should I risk per CAD/CHF trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for CAD/CHF? +
Low liquidity — factor wider spreads into your risk model