YEARLY HIGH
0.7037 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.6383 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6729 GIP

2012 CHF to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to GIP 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 24, dropping to 0.6383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6871 to the December average rate of 0.6761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7037 was down 16.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8455, 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 3,518 GIP
2011 Average 3,529 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 3,192 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.67 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6977
0.6451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GIP 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 0.6831, compared to 0.6627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0303 GIP (High: 0.6686 / Low: 0.6383). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 GIP (High: 0.6969 / Low: 0.6855).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6933) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0403 (+6.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6933
2011 Avg (February) 0.6530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6951 0.6774 0.6871
February 0.7037 0.6875 0.6933
March 0.6969 0.6855 0.6920
April 0.6947 0.6778 0.6843
May 0.6780 0.6642 0.6696
June 0.6787 0.6653 0.6721
July 0.6686 0.6383 0.6495
August 0.6582 0.6459 0.6513
September 0.6701 0.6567 0.6633
October 0.6763 0.6637 0.6693
November 0.6739 0.6613 0.6665
December 0.6830 0.6681 0.6761