Drawdown Calculator XAU/CHF
Calculate account drawdown
Inputs
Calculate loss amount
$15,000 - $12,000
= $3,000
Calculate drawdown percentage
$3,000 ÷ $15,000 × 100
= 20.0%
Calculate recovery needed
to recover 20.0% drawdown
= 25.0% gain needed
When calculating XAU/CHF drawdown: XAU/CHF uses 2-decimal pricing (0.01 per pip) since CHF is valued in hundreds per unit. Contract size: 100 units. Typical spreads: 30-45 pips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate drawdown when trading XAU/CHF?
Drawdown on XAU/CHF is the percentage decline from your account peak. If you reached $10,000 then dropped to $8,000, your drawdown is 20% regardless of the pair traded.
What is an acceptable drawdown for XAU/CHF trading?
Professional traders typically aim for maximum drawdowns under 20-30%. Trading XAU/CHF as a commodity pair requires managing position sizes to stay within these limits.
How can I recover from drawdown on XAU/CHF trades?
Recovery from drawdown requires percentage gains larger than the loss. A 50% loss needs 100% gain to recover. Reduce position size on XAU/CHF during drawdown periods.