YEARLY HIGH
1.0593 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.9734 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0161 BSD

2017 CHF to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0859 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9919 to the December average rate of 1.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0593 was up 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0488, 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 5,296 BSD
2016 Average 5,077 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 4,867 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429.66 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0466
0.9870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BSD 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 1.0057, compared to 1.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0419 BSD (High: 1.0328 / Low: 0.9910). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 BSD (High: 1.0071 / Low: 0.9906).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0397) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+1.32%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0397
2016 Avg (September) 1.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0070 0.9734 0.9919
February 1.0105 0.9891 0.9978
March 1.0144 0.9858 0.9980
April 1.0071 0.9906 0.9991
May 1.0328 0.9910 1.0147
June 1.0465 1.0245 1.0329
July 1.0585 1.0317 1.0416
August 1.0500 1.0272 1.0364
September 1.0593 1.0289 1.0397
October 1.0322 1.0020 1.0183
November 1.0208 0.9975 1.0088
December 1.0270 1.0053 1.0138