YEARLY HIGH
1.4016 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2628 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3185 CAD

2017 CHF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.4016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.2628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1389 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3109 to the December average rate of 1.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4016 was down 3.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4548, 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 7,008 CAD
2016 Average 6,726 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,314 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694.28 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3896
1.2681
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 1.3420, compared to 1.2951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0698 CAD (High: 1.3532 / Low: 1.2834). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 CAD (High: 1.3225 / Low: 1.2997).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.3749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.3749
2016 Avg (June) 1.3302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3288 1.2993 1.3109
February 1.3225 1.2997 1.3081
March 1.3580 1.3214 1.3356
April 1.3732 1.3215 1.3428
May 1.3946 1.3588 1.3795
June 1.4016 1.3524 1.3749
July 1.3532 1.2834 1.3227
August 1.3244 1.2954 1.3064
September 1.2968 1.2628 1.2783
October 1.2941 1.2705 1.2827
November 1.3103 1.2729 1.2870
December 1.3068 1.2819 1.2934