2016 CHF to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CHF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CHF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1163.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 907.2810.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 256.0191 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 920.7263 to the December average rate of 1142.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1163.3001 was up 8.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1076.9890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CHF to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 946.9460, compared to 1017.3134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.3674 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 217.7316 CDF (High: 1129.2938 / Low: 911.5622). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3890 CDF (High: 1013.1794 / Low: 993.7903).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.5676 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1142.0268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 933.2763), the exchange rate shifted by +208.7505 (+22.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 931.1816 | 907.2810 | 920.7263 |
| February | 954.2842 | 910.1454 | 936.4678 |
| March | 963.2204 | 925.0629 | 944.5801 |
| April | 973.6372 | 948.4696 | 962.6187 |
| May | 973.0204 | 932.8189 | 947.9308 |
| June | 1000.6964 | 935.2363 | 969.3524 |
| July | 1007.4303 | 955.4041 | 970.0409 |
| August | 1021.0110 | 989.9992 | 1005.1619 |
| September | 1013.1794 | 993.7903 | 1001.7995 |
| October | 1008.7182 | 969.7290 | 985.2318 |
| November | 1129.2938 | 911.5622 | 999.6195 |
| December | 1163.3001 | 1122.6932 | 1142.0268 |