YEARLY HIGH
8.2564 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.6550 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9372 SBD

2017 CHF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 8.2564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 7.6550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6014 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7950 to the December average rate of 7.8831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.2564 was down 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.3734, 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 41,282 SBD
2016 Average 40,170 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 38,275 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,007.12 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.1912
7.7155
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 7.8771, compared to 7.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4014 SBD (High: 8.1703 / Low: 7.7689). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1771 SBD (High: 7.8657 / Low: 7.6887).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1265 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 8.1516) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 8.1516
2016 Avg (July) 8.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8971 7.7035 7.7950
February 7.8657 7.6887 7.7684
March 7.8863 7.6550 7.7551
April 7.9068 7.6906 7.8126
May 8.1703 7.7689 7.9944
June 8.2385 7.9932 8.1372
July 8.2564 8.0116 8.1516
August 8.1781 7.8680 8.0250
September 8.1966 7.9791 8.0720
October 8.1009 7.8237 7.9535
November 8.1065 7.7811 7.8989
December 8.0197 7.8167 7.8831