YEARLY HIGH
1.4569 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.3088 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3660 AUD

2016 CHF to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 1.3088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4155 to the December average rate of 1.3369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4569 was down 2.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4979, 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 7,285 AUD
2015 Average 6,921 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,544 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.82 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4239
1.3236
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 1.3887, compared to 1.3433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0880 AUD (High: 1.4569 / Low: 1.3690). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 AUD (High: 1.3515 / Low: 1.3179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0880
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4155) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0976 (+7.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4155
2015 Avg (January) 1.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4569 1.3690 1.4155
February 1.4461 1.3787 1.4148
March 1.3965 1.3417 1.3566
April 1.3928 1.3227 1.3542
May 1.4128 1.3647 1.3983
June 1.4118 1.3644 1.3930
July 1.3749 1.3282 1.3529
August 1.3715 1.3284 1.3504
September 1.3739 1.3392 1.3530
October 1.3483 1.3088 1.3319
November 1.3515 1.3179 1.3348
December 1.3622 1.3156 1.3369