YEARLY HIGH
0.7369 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6924 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7131 CHF

2017 BND to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.7369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7052 to the December average rate of 0.7328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7369 was up 0.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,684 CHF
2016 Average 3,568 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,462 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.21 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7360
0.6965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.7082, compared to 0.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0227 CHF (High: 0.7322 / Low: 0.7095). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 CHF (High: 0.7364 / Low: 0.7274).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7328) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+3.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7328
2016 Avg (December) 0.7101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7094 0.6987 0.7052
February 0.7202 0.7013 0.7085
March 0.7179 0.7057 0.7131
April 0.7197 0.7097 0.7154
May 0.7157 0.6996 0.7069
June 0.7062 0.6924 0.6998
July 0.7150 0.6938 0.7004
August 0.7150 0.7030 0.7092
September 0.7229 0.7048 0.7128
October 0.7322 0.7095 0.7218
November 0.7364 0.7274 0.7314
December 0.7369 0.7243 0.7328