YEARLY HIGH
23001.0551 STD
YEARLY LOW
21560.0664 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22477.2512 STD

2016 CHF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 23001.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 21560.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1440.9886 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22389.9746 to the December average rate of 22821.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23001.0551 was down 7.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 24779.0220, 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 115,005,275 STD
2015 Average 114,750,200 STD
Yearly Trough Low 107,800,332 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,204,943.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22892.9275
22038.6761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to STD 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 22355.3436, compared to 22599.1588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 243.8152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22355.3436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22599.1588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1131.9216 STD (High: 22691.9880 / Low: 21560.0664). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 293.6012 STD (High: 22888.6051 / Low: 22595.0039).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1131.9216
November Spread (Stable) ±293.6012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 265.5171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -265.5171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 22821.7399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22632.2078), the exchange rate shifted by +189.5321 (+0.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 22821.7399
2015 Avg (December) 22632.2078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22675.2716 22050.8347 22389.9746
February 22528.5375 22025.9127 22332.7147
March 22680.0843 22322.9808 22456.8134
April 22581.8405 22007.9077 22375.3808
May 22322.2824 22006.5526 22109.8637
June 22691.9880 21560.0664 22467.3146
July 22727.2774 22403.9163 22554.6383
August 22712.8667 22166.5997 22497.6707
September 22601.9260 22281.7847 22429.6889
October 22716.7373 22124.4552 22507.6185
November 22888.6051 22595.0039 22783.5969
December 23001.0551 22652.8274 22821.7399