YEARLY HIGH
0.8371 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8206 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8297 EUR

2012 CHF to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.8371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8261 to the December average rate of 0.8275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8371 was down 13.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9663, 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 4,185 EUR
2011 Average 4,064 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,103 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.19 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8334
0.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to EUR 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 0.8301, compared to 0.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0112 EUR (High: 0.8319 / Low: 0.8206). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 EUR (High: 0.8340 / Low: 0.8319).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.8327) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+0.70%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.8327
2011 Avg (June) 0.8269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8319 0.8206 0.8261
February 0.8312 0.8256 0.8284
March 0.8306 0.8257 0.8291
April 0.8328 0.8292 0.8318
May 0.8340 0.8319 0.8328
June 0.8371 0.8310 0.8327
July 0.8340 0.8313 0.8326
August 0.8353 0.8302 0.8326
September 0.8329 0.8218 0.8269
October 0.8296 0.8245 0.8268
November 0.8309 0.8278 0.8297
December 0.8297 0.8243 0.8275