The Swiss National Bank projected it recorded a loss of 23 billion francs ($23 billion) in 2015 following the abandonment of currency ceiling.
The Swiss franc escalated since then, which led to a loss of 20 billion francs on its foreign currency positions. Still, SNB would pay a dividend of 15 francs a share and disburse 1 billion francs to the government and cantons.
Last year, economic growth slowed and consumer prices declined after the central bank moved to remove its currency cap. Policymakers have argued the cost of upkeeping it would have been out of proportion to its benefits to the country.
The franc ended 2015 more than 10% stronger versus the single currency.
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