YEARLY HIGH
3.2397 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.0450 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1332 LTL

2016 CHF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.2397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 3.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1947 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0900 to the December average rate of 3.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2397 was down 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4481, 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 16,198 LTL
2015 Average 15,716 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 15,225 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 973.29 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.2249
3.0777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to LTL 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 3.1128, compared to 3.1536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1040 LTL (High: 3.2269 / Low: 3.1229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 LTL (High: 3.1667 / Low: 3.1236).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.2126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+2.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.2126
2015 Avg (December) 3.1289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1260 3.0450 3.0900
February 3.1353 3.0508 3.0947
March 3.1549 3.1019 3.1224
April 3.1645 3.1013 3.1368
May 3.1503 3.0637 3.0935
June 3.1719 3.0737 3.1393
July 3.1667 3.1236 3.1437
August 3.1758 3.0956 3.1428
September 3.1577 3.1023 3.1210
October 3.1355 3.0885 3.1215
November 3.2269 3.1229 3.1801
December 3.2397 3.1879 3.2126