YEARLY HIGH
0.8225 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7456 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7890 GBP

2017 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.8225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.7456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8036 to the December average rate of 0.7563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8225 was down 1.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8355, 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 4,112 GBP
2016 Average 3,760 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,728 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.27 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8138
0.7511
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 0.7992, compared to 0.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0481 GBP (High: 0.8070 / Low: 0.7589). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 GBP (High: 0.7603 / Low: 0.7456).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+16.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8036
2016 Avg (January) 0.6897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8225 0.7922 0.8036
February 0.8090 0.7916 0.8000
March 0.8148 0.7945 0.8086
April 0.8025 0.7761 0.7905
May 0.8021 0.7664 0.7853
June 0.8145 0.7989 0.8071
July 0.8140 0.7832 0.8007
August 0.8122 0.7789 0.8000
September 0.8070 0.7589 0.7810
October 0.7823 0.7541 0.7714
November 0.7679 0.7511 0.7630
December 0.7603 0.7456 0.7563