YEARLY HIGH
1814.7782 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1635.9274 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1730.2282 SOS

2012 CHF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1814.7782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1635.9274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.8508 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1736.3923 to the December average rate of 1751.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1814.7782 was down 19.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 2245.8521, 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 9,073,891 SOS
2011 Average 9,139,548 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 8,179,637 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894,254.05 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1793.7039
1648.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SOS 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 1748.5014, compared to 1711.9550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.5464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1748.5014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1711.9550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 112.5777 SOS (High: 1789.2906 / Low: 1676.7129). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.5210 SOS (High: 1740.8817 / Low: 1702.3607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±112.5777
November Spread (Stable) ±38.5210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 53.0339 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1781.5882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1685.8812), the exchange rate shifted by +95.7070 (+5.68%).

2012 Avg (February) 1781.5882
2011 Avg (February) 1685.8812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1775.7245 1703.4316 1736.3923
February 1814.7782 1755.3377 1781.5882
March 1802.0792 1749.9470 1780.2258
April 1799.9718 1759.8613 1778.3087
May 1789.2906 1676.7129 1725.2748
June 1710.5835 1655.6167 1689.2183
July 1704.5759 1635.9274 1660.4318
August 1703.5384 1658.3434 1676.5599
September 1752.8329 1694.7611 1727.2269
October 1761.6715 1722.1623 1738.2210
November 1740.8817 1702.3607 1718.2789
December 1775.6761 1729.1486 1751.0113