YEARLY HIGH
0.9363 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8945 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9174 EUR

2016 CHF to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.9363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.8945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9142 to the December average rate of 0.9307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9363 was down 8.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0189, 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 4,682 EUR
2015 Average 4,686 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,472 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.19 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9333
0.9020
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 0.9123, compared to 0.9226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0294 EUR (High: 0.9287 / Low: 0.8993). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 EUR (High: 0.9256 / Low: 0.9150).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.9307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+0.83%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.9307
2015 Avg (November) 0.9231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9238 0.9010 0.9142
February 0.9211 0.8945 0.9083
March 0.9229 0.9058 0.9146
April 0.9197 0.9084 0.9147
May 0.9108 0.8995 0.9046
June 0.9287 0.8993 0.9175
July 0.9256 0.9150 0.9209
August 0.9245 0.9113 0.9186
September 0.9216 0.9108 0.9153
October 0.9252 0.9126 0.9192
November 0.9363 0.9239 0.9307
December 0.9358 0.9224 0.9307