YEARLY HIGH
1.1887 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.0874 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1362 USD

2024 CHF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CHF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.1887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.0874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1014 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1653 to the December average rate of 1.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.1887 was down 0.04% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.1892, 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 5,944 USD
2023 Average 5,568 USD
Yearly Trough Low 5,437 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.86 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.1888
1.0906
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 1.1247, compared to 1.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0426 USD (High: 1.1881 / Low: 1.1455). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 USD (High: 1.1887 / Low: 1.1728).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1.1806) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.1124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+6.13%).

2024 Avg (September) 1.1806
2023 Avg (September) 1.1124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1878 1.1498 1.1653
February 1.1660 1.1268 1.1404
March 1.1398 1.1042 1.1252
April 1.1092 1.0874 1.0988
May 1.1103 1.0913 1.1001
June 1.1310 1.1078 1.1181
July 1.1386 1.1065 1.1214
August 1.1881 1.1455 1.1663
September 1.1887 1.1728 1.1806
October 1.1817 1.1514 1.1610
November 1.1594 1.1188 1.1357
December 1.1385 1.1017 1.1212