YEARLY HIGH
0.8488 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6400 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7052 GBP

2011 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.8488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2087 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6635 to the December average rate of 0.6878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8488 was up 22.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6919, 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 4,244 GBP
2010 Average 3,109 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,200 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043.63 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7963
0.6397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GBP 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 0.6842, compared to 0.7262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1020 GBP (High: 0.8488 / Low: 0.7468). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 GBP (High: 0.6981 / Low: 0.6797).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.7833) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1683 (+27.36%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.7833
2010 Avg (August) 0.6150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6916 0.6506 0.6635
February 0.6692 0.6400 0.6528
March 0.6883 0.6610 0.6736
April 0.6928 0.6650 0.6807
May 0.7137 0.6887 0.7006
June 0.7521 0.7239 0.7340
July 0.7704 0.7322 0.7523
August 0.8488 0.7468 0.7833
September 0.7877 0.7092 0.7293
October 0.7204 0.6962 0.7079
November 0.7094 0.6890 0.6967
December 0.6981 0.6797 0.6878