YEARLY HIGH
11.8344 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
9.2480 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4138 ZAR

2013 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 11.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.2480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5864 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4966 to the December average rate of 11.5942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.8344 was up 23.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6080, 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 59,172 ZAR
2012 Average 43,787 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 46,240 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,932.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.8040
9.2869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ZAR 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 9.8402, compared to 10.9874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.9901 ZAR (High: 10.4948 / Low: 9.5047). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2005 ZAR (High: 11.2829 / Low: 11.0824).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9901
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 11.5942) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.3657), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2286 (+23.80%).

2013 Avg (December) 11.5942
2012 Avg (December) 9.3657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8793 9.2480 9.4966
February 9.8035 9.4875 9.6455
March 9.8929 9.5460 9.7123
April 9.8891 9.5593 9.7209
May 10.4948 9.5047 9.7504
June 10.9871 10.3790 10.7154
July 10.6263 10.3893 10.5047
August 11.2832 10.5931 10.8742
September 11.1291 10.5291 10.8132
October 11.1334 10.8245 10.9630
November 11.2829 11.0824 11.1752
December 11.8344 11.2386 11.5942