YEARLY HIGH
0.5735 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5317 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5494 CHF

2016 AWG to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.5317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5614 to the December average rate of 0.5679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5735 was down 0.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,868 CHF
2015 Average 2,686 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,658 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.19 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5709
0.5347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5477, compared to 0.5511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0267 CHF (High: 0.5691 / Low: 0.5424). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 CHF (High: 0.5475 / Low: 0.5395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5679) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+2.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5679
2015 Avg (December) 0.5538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5706 0.5544 0.5614
February 0.5691 0.5424 0.5529
March 0.5564 0.5365 0.5473
April 0.5457 0.5317 0.5377
May 0.5547 0.5324 0.5462
June 0.5523 0.5351 0.5406
July 0.5527 0.5406 0.5471
August 0.5482 0.5333 0.5419
September 0.5475 0.5395 0.5440
October 0.5545 0.5416 0.5498
November 0.5667 0.5403 0.5556
December 0.5735 0.5617 0.5679