YEARLY HIGH
23.0476 ETB
YEARLY LOW
20.8461 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.1719 ETB

2016 CHF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 23.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 20.8461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2014 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1054 to the December average rate of 21.9579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.0476 was down 2.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.5716, 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 115,238 ETB
2015 Average 107,543 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 104,231 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,007.11 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.8664
20.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ETB 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 21.9031, compared to 22.4407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0592 ETB (High: 23.0335 / Low: 21.9743). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3811 ETB (High: 22.8760 / Low: 22.4949).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0592
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 22.7063) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1922 (+5.54%).

2016 Avg (August) 22.7063
2015 Avg (August) 21.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3437 20.8461 21.1054
February 21.8618 20.8747 21.5040
March 22.3473 21.3982 21.7946
April 22.5830 22.0356 22.3603
May 22.5744 21.9142 22.1539
June 22.7187 21.9652 22.5003
July 22.7243 22.1930 22.3767
August 23.0476 22.4076 22.7063
September 22.8760 22.4949 22.6824
October 22.8395 22.2568 22.5139
November 23.0335 21.9743 22.4072
December 22.1864 21.6151 21.9579