YEARLY HIGH
616.4556 SOS
YEARLY LOW
563.7852 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
588.4099 SOS

2017 CHF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 616.4556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 563.7852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.6703 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 573.3045 to the December average rate of 588.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 616.4556 was down 4.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 643.4380, 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 3,082,278 SOS
2016 Average 3,013,303 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,818,926 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,351.70 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

607.1090
570.2314
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 582.1280, compared to 594.6919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 582.1280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 594.6919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 30.8618 SOS (High: 603.6364 / Low: 572.7746). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5838 SOS (High: 583.7781 / Low: 575.1944).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.8618
April Spread (Stable) ±8.5838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.9792 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.9792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 604.0358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 598.6748), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3611 (+0.90%).

2017 Avg (September) 604.0358
2016 Avg (September) 598.6748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 583.1052 563.7852 573.3045
February 587.4215 569.2921 577.9708
March 587.1389 568.9698 576.8759
April 583.7781 575.1944 579.1205
May 603.6364 572.7746 587.2350
June 604.6106 593.3196 598.2609
July 615.2862 592.6022 602.0073
August 616.2248 594.1181 599.6655
September 616.4556 595.1221 604.0358
October 601.2849 579.8049 590.0567
November 604.9034 578.3973 584.3690
December 602.6725 580.9697 588.0170