YEARLY HIGH
1.4010 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.2670 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3330 SGD

2012 CHF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.4010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.2670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1340 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3638 to the December average rate of 1.3251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4010 was down 16.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6713, 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 7,005 SGD
2011 Average 7,105 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,335 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 670.04 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3872
1.2793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SGD 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 1.3612, compared to 1.3049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0646 SGD (High: 1.3316 / Low: 1.2670). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 SGD (High: 1.3200 / Low: 1.3045).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3748) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+2.34%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3748
2011 Avg (February) 1.3434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3829 1.3523 1.3638
February 1.4010 1.3556 1.3748
March 1.3921 1.3639 1.3782
April 1.3901 1.3593 1.3698
May 1.3605 1.3273 1.3455
June 1.3432 1.3247 1.3348
July 1.3316 1.2670 1.2903
August 1.3098 1.2687 1.2883
September 1.3200 1.3045 1.3104
October 1.3225 1.3038 1.3129
November 1.3173 1.2905 1.3026
December 1.3395 1.3067 1.3251