YEARLY HIGH
0.8355 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6767 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7518 GBP

2016 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.8355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1588 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6897 to the December average rate of 0.7859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8355 was up 8.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7687, 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 4,177 GBP
2015 Average 3,402 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,384 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 793.87 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8346
0.6765
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 0.7110, compared to 0.7926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0790 GBP (High: 0.7738 / Low: 0.6948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 GBP (High: 0.7270 / Low: 0.7046).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.8064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1543 (+23.67%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.8064
2015 Avg (November) 0.6521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7035 0.6767 0.6897
February 0.7250 0.6792 0.7051
March 0.7270 0.7046 0.7144
April 0.7439 0.7042 0.7253
May 0.7211 0.6862 0.7043
June 0.7738 0.6948 0.7271
July 0.7948 0.7630 0.7750
August 0.7974 0.7725 0.7862
September 0.7975 0.7665 0.7806
October 0.8299 0.7936 0.8214
November 0.8355 0.7864 0.8064
December 0.8002 0.7767 0.7859