YEARLY HIGH
1.0700 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.8601 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9613 USD

2010 CHF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the CHF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.8601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2100 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9662 to the December average rate of 1.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,350 USD
Yearly Average 4,806 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,300 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049.97 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0468
0.8722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to USD 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 0.9245, compared to 0.9981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0728 USD (High: 1.0700 / Low: 0.9972). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 USD (High: 0.9481 / Low: 0.9248).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.0322.

2010 Avg (December) 1.0322
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9847 0.9476 0.9662
February 0.9470 0.9232 0.9318
March 0.9481 0.9248 0.9378
April 0.9497 0.9209 0.9369
May 0.9282 0.8617 0.8868
June 0.9265 0.8601 0.8877
July 0.9615 0.9323 0.9492
August 0.9836 0.9468 0.9623
September 1.0242 0.9791 0.9971
October 1.0510 1.0110 1.0317
November 1.0409 0.9974 1.0159
December 1.0700 0.9972 1.0322