YEARLY HIGH
0.9877 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.8972 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9380 CHF

2012 CAD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.8972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9253 to the December average rate of 0.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9877 was up 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,938 CHF
2011 Average 4,483 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,486 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.12 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9820
0.9083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.9233, compared to 0.9528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0434 CHF (High: 0.9771 / Low: 0.9336). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 CHF (High: 0.9392 / Low: 0.9257).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9758) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1806 (+22.71%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9758
2011 Avg (August) 0.7952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9370 0.9147 0.9253
February 0.9247 0.8972 0.9145
March 0.9373 0.9053 0.9192
April 0.9259 0.9079 0.9198
May 0.9412 0.9209 0.9290
June 0.9392 0.9257 0.9321
July 0.9771 0.9336 0.9640
August 0.9877 0.9630 0.9758
September 0.9692 0.9524 0.9600
October 0.9604 0.9309 0.9447
November 0.9495 0.9335 0.9422
December 0.9458 0.9169 0.9301