YEARLY HIGH
1.7683 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.4942 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6279 AZN

2016 CHF to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.4942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2741 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5736 to the December average rate of 1.7374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7683 was up 11.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5797, 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 8,841 AZN
2015 Average 5,306 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 7,471 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,370.30 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7579
1.5127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to AZN 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 1.5815, compared to 1.6744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1274 AZN (High: 1.6898 / Low: 1.5624). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 AZN (High: 1.7100 / Low: 1.6748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1274
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0719 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7374) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5491 (+46.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7374
2015 Avg (December) 1.1883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6006 1.5530 1.5736
February 1.6247 1.5626 1.5950
March 1.6898 1.5624 1.6452
April 1.6033 1.5344 1.5733
May 1.5776 1.4942 1.5331
June 1.5983 1.5038 1.5686
July 1.6465 1.5786 1.5969
August 1.7084 1.6388 1.6718
September 1.7100 1.6748 1.6868
October 1.6777 1.6162 1.6412
November 1.7292 1.6893 1.7125
December 1.7683 1.7183 1.7374