YEARLY HIGH
1.3108 USD
YEARLY LOW
1.2448 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2727 USD

2026 CHF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CHF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.3108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.2448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2661 to the December average rate of 1.2605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3108 was up 3.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2723, 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 6,554 USD
2025 Average 6,035 USD
Yearly Trough Low 6,224 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.94 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2976
1.2572
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.2727, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0660 USD (High: 1.3108 / Low: 1.2448). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 USD (High: 1.2804 / Low: 1.2707).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2661) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1672 (+15.22%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2661
2025 Avg (January) 1.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3108 1.2448 1.2661
February 1.3037 1.2836 1.2942
March 1.2995 1.2501 1.2703
April 1.2843 1.2479 1.2683
May 1.2804 1.2707 1.2767
June 1.2768 1.2517 1.2605