YEARLY HIGH
1.0274 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.9440 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9845 CHF

2017 BSD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.9440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0082 to the December average rate of 0.9864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0274 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,137 CHF
2016 Average 4,926 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,720 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.71 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0130
0.9553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 0.9946, compared to 0.9744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0409 CHF (High: 1.0091 / Low: 0.9682). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 CHF (High: 1.0095 / Low: 0.9930).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0082
2016 Avg (January) 1.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0274 0.9930 1.0082
February 1.0110 0.9896 1.0022
March 1.0144 0.9858 1.0021
April 1.0095 0.9930 1.0009
May 1.0091 0.9682 0.9857
June 0.9761 0.9555 0.9681
July 0.9693 0.9448 0.9601
August 0.9735 0.9524 0.9649
September 0.9719 0.9440 0.9619
October 0.9980 0.9688 0.9821
November 1.0025 0.9796 0.9913
December 0.9947 0.9737 0.9864