YEARLY HIGH
15.8060 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.3016 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6478 SCR

2012 CHF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 15.8060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 13.3016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5045 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8006 to the December average rate of 14.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.8060 was down 5.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.6633, 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 79,030 SCR
2011 Average 70,426 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 66,508 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,522.27 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.6123
13.5155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SCR 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 15.1844, compared to 14.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.4192 SCR (High: 15.5164 / Low: 14.0972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3401 SCR (High: 14.2411 / Low: 13.9010).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4192
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 15.4375) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.3968), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0407 (+15.23%).

2012 Avg (March) 15.4375
2011 Avg (March) 13.3968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5164 14.0972 14.8006
February 15.7595 15.0882 15.3582
March 15.8060 14.9548 15.4375
April 15.7939 15.0671 15.3599
May 15.5785 14.7232 15.0719
June 15.3342 14.6736 15.0783
July 15.3225 14.1933 14.8825
August 14.3889 13.3016 13.6902
September 14.0330 13.5578 13.8465
October 14.2411 13.9010 14.0584
November 14.1957 13.7578 13.9777
December 14.3758 13.9898 14.2119