YEARLY HIGH
1.0290 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.9535 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9851 CHF

2016 BYN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.9535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0755 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0067 to the December average rate of 1.0200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0290 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,145 CHF
2015 Average 4,813 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,767 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.64 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0256
0.9586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYN 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 0.9820, compared to 0.9883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0479 CHF (High: 1.0206 / Low: 0.9727). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 CHF (High: 0.9807 / Low: 0.9671).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0200) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+2.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0200
2015 Avg (December) 0.9930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0233 0.9942 1.0067
February 1.0206 0.9727 0.9914
March 0.9979 0.9621 0.9814
April 0.9785 0.9535 0.9641
May 0.9948 0.9548 0.9790
June 0.9905 0.9596 0.9693
July 0.9912 0.9695 0.9811
August 0.9831 0.9564 0.9718
September 0.9807 0.9671 0.9746
October 0.9944 0.9709 0.9860
November 1.0163 0.9690 0.9963
December 1.0290 1.0073 1.0200