YEARLY HIGH
643.4380 SOS
YEARLY LOW
542.2244 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
602.7545 SOS

2016 CHF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 643.4380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 542.2244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.2136 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 614.8787 to the December average rate of 561.7595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 643.4380 was down 22.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 832.0928, 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 3,217,190 SOS
2015 Average 3,508,958 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,711,122 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506,068.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

639.8158
554.6635
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 618.9112, compared to 586.5979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.3133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 618.9112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 586.5979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 45.9090 SOS (High: 592.5723 / Low: 546.6633). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6442 SOS (High: 605.9455 / Low: 594.3013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±45.9090
September Spread (Stable) ±11.6442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 15.4997 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 632.7198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 730.1527), the exchange rate shifted by -97.4329 (-13.34%).

2016 Avg (April) 632.7198
2015 Avg (April) 730.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.6180 603.2695 614.8787
February 628.3112 599.1826 618.1990
March 638.2577 610.7001 623.8913
April 643.4380 619.1533 632.7198
May 635.8017 595.5943 617.2201
June 614.5539 596.7981 606.5580
July 603.7443 581.2350 593.5723
August 607.3332 588.5605 599.3167
September 605.9455 594.3013 598.6748
October 603.2456 579.1858 589.6868
November 592.5723 546.6633 576.5771
December 577.2756 542.2244 561.7595