YEARLY HIGH
1.1642 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.9709 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0401 USD

2015 CHF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CHF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1933 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0623 to the December average rate of 1.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1642 was up 1.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1461, 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 5,821 USD
2014 Average 5,468 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,854 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 966.46 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0824
0.9818
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 1.0568, compared to 1.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1831 USD (High: 1.1642 / Low: 0.9810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 USD (High: 1.0412 / Low: 1.0210).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1831
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0623) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-4.06%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0623
2014 Avg (January) 1.1072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1642 0.9810 1.0623
February 1.0846 1.0489 1.0695
March 1.0483 0.9928 1.0212
April 1.0675 1.0209 1.0414
May 1.0930 1.0516 1.0725
June 1.0894 1.0585 1.0740
July 1.0645 1.0333 1.0491
August 1.0703 1.0127 1.0333
September 1.0412 1.0210 1.0286
October 1.0508 1.0084 1.0323
November 1.0131 0.9709 0.9902
December 1.0196 0.9739 1.0072