YEARLY HIGH
130.6149 ISK
YEARLY LOW
109.2387 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.6413 ISK

2016 CHF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 130.6149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 109.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3762 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0900 to the December average rate of 110.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 130.6149 was down 14.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 153.5987, 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 653,075 ISK
2015 Average 685,647 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 546,194 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,881.01 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

130.9904
108.5340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ISK 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 128.2094, compared to 117.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.1363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 5.1645 ISK (High: 123.6717 / Low: 118.5073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6039 ISK (High: 118.8085 / Low: 117.2046).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.1645
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.6729 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 129.1190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.2459), the exchange rate shifted by -12.1269 (-8.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 129.1190
2015 Avg (February) 141.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.4680 127.2029 129.0900
February 130.6149 126.6503 129.1190
March 130.3348 128.2411 128.9826
April 129.8010 127.6483 128.5393
May 127.6278 125.6764 126.2971
June 128.8510 125.6925 127.2285
July 126.0429 122.4859 124.2875
August 123.6717 118.5073 121.4897
September 118.8085 117.2046 117.8168
October 117.4954 114.1153 115.7306
November 114.5769 110.4117 112.7087
December 111.8310 109.2387 110.4054