YEARLY HIGH
1.0782 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9678 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0304 AUD

2012 CHF to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 1.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.9678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1103 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0248 to the December average rate of 1.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0782 was down 19.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,391 AUD
2011 Average 5,477 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,839 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551.70 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0771
0.9769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to AUD 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 1.0432, compared to 1.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0550 AUD (High: 1.0275 / Low: 0.9725). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 AUD (High: 1.0668 / Low: 1.0497).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.0687) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-0.32%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.0687
2011 Avg (May) 1.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0447 1.0152 1.0248
February 1.0421 1.0100 1.0229
March 1.0663 1.0181 1.0390
April 1.0668 1.0497 1.0574
May 1.0782 1.0586 1.0687
June 1.0686 1.0278 1.0466
July 1.0275 0.9725 0.9933
August 1.0149 0.9678 0.9853
September 1.0319 1.0147 1.0230
October 1.0571 1.0283 1.0425
November 1.0343 1.0117 1.0237
December 1.0563 1.0196 1.0382