YEARLY HIGH
14.3544 SCR
YEARLY LOW
12.0952 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0477 SCR

2013 CHF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.3544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 12.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2591 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0867 to the December average rate of 13.4933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.3544 was down 9.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.8060, 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 71,772 SCR
2012 Average 73,224 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 60,476 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,295.65 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.2628
12.1489
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 12.9727, compared to 13.1228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.8657 SCR (High: 13.1383 / Low: 12.2726). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2629 SCR (High: 13.0909 / Low: 12.8280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8657
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1861 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.0867) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.8006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7139 (-4.82%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.0867
2012 Avg (January) 14.8006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3544 13.9322 14.0867
February 14.0623 13.2030 13.7110
March 13.1383 12.2726 12.5249
April 12.7250 12.3171 12.5118
May 12.6442 12.0952 12.3250
June 12.8591 12.3278 12.6768
July 12.9613 12.3154 12.6806
August 13.0909 12.8280 12.9634
September 13.3044 12.7261 13.0358
October 13.5125 13.1671 13.3509
November 13.3367 13.0252 13.2127
December 13.6307 13.3094 13.4933