YEARLY HIGH
17.6276 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
14.9266 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1803 ZAR

2021 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 17.6276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 14.9266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7010 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0382 to the December average rate of 17.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.6276 was down 10.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.7167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,138 ZAR
2020 Average 87,770 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 74,633 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,505.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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CHF to ZAR 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 16.0200, compared to 16.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.2949 ZAR (High: 17.6276 / Low: 16.3328). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5203 ZAR (High: 15.8868 / Low: 15.3665).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą1.2949
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.5203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.8755) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.0569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1814 (-1.06%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.8755
2020 Avg (November) 17.0569

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Month High Low Average
January 17.4425 16.4734 17.0382
February 16.7996 15.9889 16.4454
March 16.5935 15.6642 16.1053
April 15.8868 15.3665 15.6347
May 15.8729 15.2707 15.5723
June 15.5842 14.9266 15.3242
July 16.1970 15.4421 15.8157
August 16.7044 15.8393 16.1775
September 16.2593 15.3393 15.7992
October 16.6587 15.6781 16.1214
November 17.6276 16.3328 16.8755
December 17.5873 16.9061 17.2544