YEARLY HIGH
0.7919 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.7135 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7589 CHF

2017 CAD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.7919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.7135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7629 to the December average rate of 0.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7919 was up 2.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7751, 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 3,960 CHF
2016 Average 3,719 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,567 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.27 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7881
0.7192
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 0.7456, compared to 0.7723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0402 CHF (High: 0.7792 / Low: 0.7390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 CHF (High: 0.7694 / Low: 0.7561).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.7823) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0379 (+5.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.7823
2016 Avg (September) 0.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7696 0.7525 0.7629
February 0.7694 0.7561 0.7645
March 0.7568 0.7364 0.7488
April 0.7567 0.7282 0.7448
May 0.7360 0.7171 0.7249
June 0.7394 0.7135 0.7275
July 0.7792 0.7390 0.7562
August 0.7720 0.7551 0.7655
September 0.7919 0.7711 0.7823
October 0.7871 0.7727 0.7796
November 0.7856 0.7632 0.7770
December 0.7801 0.7652 0.7732