YEARLY HIGH
1.4509 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.3637 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4017 SGD

2016 CHF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.4509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 1.3637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4223 to the December average rate of 1.4085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4509 was down 6.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5464, 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 7,255 SGD
2015 Average 7,145 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,819 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.91 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4270
1.3710
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 1.4058, compared to 1.3977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0592 SGD (High: 1.4509 / Low: 1.3917). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 SGD (High: 1.4088 / Low: 1.3959).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4223
2015 Avg (January) 1.4202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4509 1.3917 1.4223
February 1.4309 1.3940 1.4171
March 1.4063 1.3847 1.3979
April 1.4153 1.3836 1.4009
May 1.4168 1.3872 1.3997
June 1.4111 1.3773 1.3969
July 1.3854 1.3637 1.3756
August 1.4033 1.3702 1.3873
September 1.4103 1.3852 1.3951
October 1.4088 1.3959 1.4028
November 1.4302 1.4059 1.4169
December 1.4217 1.4023 1.4085