YEARLY HIGH
8.3734 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.5591 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0352 SBD

2016 CHF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 8.3734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7.5591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8143 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0891 to the December average rate of 7.7371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.3734 was down 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8024, 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 41,867 SBD
2015 Average 40,855 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 37,796 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,071.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.2746
7.6882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SBD 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 8.1088, compared to 7.9615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4060 SBD (High: 8.3734 / Low: 7.9674). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1449 SBD (High: 8.0430 / Low: 7.8981).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4060
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1449

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2587 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 8.1957) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.2516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0559 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (February) 8.1957
2015 Avg (February) 8.2516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1925 7.9466 8.0891
February 8.3734 7.9674 8.1957
March 8.2356 7.9855 8.1224
April 8.3147 8.0446 8.2257
May 8.1681 7.8391 7.9671
June 8.1416 7.8749 8.0529
July 8.1452 7.9616 8.0430
August 8.1621 7.9742 8.0525
September 8.1268 7.9773 8.0431
October 8.0430 7.8981 7.9538
November 8.1243 7.8097 7.9397
December 7.9155 7.5591 7.7371