YEARLY HIGH
0.7512 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6895 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7292 CHF

2021 CAD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.7512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.6895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0617 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6971 to the December average rate of 0.7190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7512 was up 0.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7482, 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 3,756 CHF
2020 Average 3,500 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,447 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.53 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7491
0.6924
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 0.7283, compared to 0.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0275 CHF (High: 0.7512 / Low: 0.7237). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 0.7464 / Low: 0.7375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.7402) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0531 (+7.73%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.7402
2020 Avg (March) 0.6871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7042 0.6895 0.6971
February 0.7247 0.6978 0.7073
March 0.7512 0.7237 0.7402
April 0.7508 0.7261 0.7380
May 0.7498 0.7401 0.7443
June 0.7464 0.7375 0.7427
July 0.7479 0.7206 0.7333
August 0.7373 0.7151 0.7257
September 0.7352 0.7206 0.7283
October 0.7471 0.7347 0.7417
November 0.7404 0.7199 0.7330
December 0.7312 0.7125 0.7190