YEARLY HIGH
0.7469 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.7090 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7304 XDR

2016 CHF to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.7469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7188 to the December average rate of 0.7281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7469 was down 8.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8189, 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 3,735 XDR
2015 Average 3,716 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,545 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.50 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7380
0.7171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to XDR 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 0.7276, compared to 0.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 XDR (High: 0.7303 / Low: 0.7098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 XDR (High: 0.7381 / Low: 0.7316).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7362) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.09%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7362
2015 Avg (August) 0.7369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7260 0.7090 0.7188
February 0.7303 0.7098 0.7234
March 0.7379 0.7219 0.7299
April 0.7440 0.7275 0.7363
May 0.7364 0.7160 0.7243
June 0.7390 0.7191 0.7329
July 0.7402 0.7273 0.7326
August 0.7469 0.7280 0.7362
September 0.7395 0.7291 0.7334
October 0.7381 0.7316 0.7345
November 0.7450 0.7268 0.7348
December 0.7334 0.7240 0.7281