YEARLY HIGH
1.4548 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2902 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3453 CAD

2016 CHF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1647 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4094 to the December average rate of 1.3090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4548 was up 2.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4198, 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 7,274 CAD
2015 Average 6,644 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,451 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 823.33 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4195
1.2990
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 1.3552, compared to 1.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0886 CAD (High: 1.4548 / Low: 1.3662). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 CAD (High: 1.3439 / Low: 1.3201).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4094) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1240 (+9.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4094
2015 Avg (January) 1.2854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4548 1.3662 1.4094
February 1.4308 1.3559 1.3911
March 1.3572 1.3311 1.3469
April 1.3746 1.2943 1.3311
May 1.3391 1.3087 1.3222
June 1.3439 1.3201 1.3302
July 1.3464 1.3164 1.3281
August 1.3565 1.3286 1.3377
September 1.3632 1.3203 1.3434
October 1.3584 1.3251 1.3438
November 1.3832 1.3210 1.3509
December 1.3243 1.2902 1.3090