YEARLY HIGH
1.1145 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.0125 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0665 CAD

2012 CHF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1020 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0807 to the December average rate of 1.0752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1145 was down 17.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3586, 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 5,573 CAD
2011 Average 5,594 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,062 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1005
1.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to CAD 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 1.0832, compared to 1.0499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0476 CAD (High: 1.0711 / Low: 1.0235). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 CAD (High: 1.0802 / Low: 1.0647).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0546 (+5.26%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0936
2011 Avg (February) 1.0390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0933 1.0672 1.0807
February 1.1145 1.0814 1.0936
March 1.1046 1.0669 1.0880
April 1.1014 1.0800 1.0873
May 1.0859 1.0625 1.0765
June 1.0802 1.0647 1.0729
July 1.0711 1.0235 1.0375
August 1.0385 1.0125 1.0248
September 1.0499 1.0318 1.0417
October 1.0742 1.0412 1.0586
November 1.0712 1.0532 1.0614
December 1.0906 1.0573 1.0752