YEARLY HIGH
1.4010 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.2547 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3173 NZD

2012 CHF to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.4010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.2547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1463 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3331 to the December average rate of 1.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4010 was down 16.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6737, 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 7,005 NZD
2011 Average 7,144 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,274 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731.38 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3877
1.2628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to NZD 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 1.3395, compared to 1.2950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0606 NZD (High: 1.3727 / Low: 1.3121). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 NZD (High: 1.3511 / Low: 1.3193).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.3773) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0594 (-4.14%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.3773
2011 Avg (May) 1.4367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3735 1.3178 1.3331
February 1.3349 1.2963 1.3145
March 1.3526 1.3169 1.3345
April 1.3511 1.3193 1.3379
May 1.4010 1.3489 1.3773
June 1.3727 1.3121 1.3398
July 1.3122 1.2619 1.2805
August 1.3054 1.2547 1.2732
September 1.3175 1.2817 1.2993
October 1.3250 1.2866 1.3094
November 1.3152 1.2812 1.2996
December 1.3384 1.2791 1.3082