YEARLY HIGH
0.7037 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6476 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6732 GBP

2012 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.6476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6872 to the December average rate of 0.6729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7037 was down 17.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8488, 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 3,519 GBP
2011 Average 3,528 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,238 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6972
0.6524
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 0.6830, compared to 0.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0236 GBP (High: 0.6712 / Low: 0.6476). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 GBP (High: 0.6651 / Low: 0.6571).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+6.24%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6935
2011 Avg (February) 0.6528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6951 0.6780 0.6872
February 0.7037 0.6872 0.6935
March 0.6971 0.6858 0.6920
April 0.6943 0.6779 0.6842
May 0.6784 0.6642 0.6696
June 0.6767 0.6653 0.6717
July 0.6712 0.6476 0.6562
August 0.6616 0.6521 0.6567
September 0.6651 0.6571 0.6607
October 0.6734 0.6605 0.6672
November 0.6731 0.6614 0.6669
December 0.6800 0.6657 0.6729