YEARLY HIGH
14.5690 SCR
YEARLY LOW
12.7259 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8016 SCR

2017 CHF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 14.5690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.7259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8432 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2735 to the December average rate of 14.1220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.5690 was down 0.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6826, 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 72,845 SCR
2016 Average 67,367 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 63,629 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,215.93 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2598
13.1839
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 13.5439, compared to 14.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.0338 SCR (High: 13.8423 / Low: 12.8085). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4378 SCR (High: 13.5908 / Low: 13.1530).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0338
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2215 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 14.1701) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.5969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5732 (+4.22%).

2017 Avg (September) 14.1701
2016 Avg (September) 13.5969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6097 12.7259 13.2735
February 13.5908 13.1530 13.4259
March 13.8423 12.8085 13.4381
April 13.7304 12.9830 13.4683
May 14.0865 13.3344 13.7428
June 14.2623 13.4768 13.9147
July 14.3081 13.6523 14.1013
August 14.3184 13.6524 14.0705
September 14.5690 13.8959 14.1701
October 14.1458 13.6343 13.9486
November 14.3362 13.4586 13.9426
December 14.4326 13.5837 14.1220