2019 CHF to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 15.8379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 13.3455.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4924 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9864 to the December average rate of 14.6402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.8379 was down 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.8783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.2008, compared to 14.8837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6828 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.4050 ZAR (High: 14.7505 / Low: 13.3455). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3364 ZAR (High: 14.4305 / Low: 14.0941).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 15.5137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.2147), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2990 (+9.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7505 | 13.3455 | 13.9864 |
| February | 14.1122 | 13.3791 | 13.7904 |
| March | 14.6899 | 14.1034 | 14.3956 |
| April | 14.2443 | 13.8270 | 14.0234 |
| May | 14.6880 | 14.0024 | 14.2624 |
| June | 15.1487 | 14.3735 | 14.7469 |
| July | 14.4305 | 14.0941 | 14.2366 |
| August | 15.8379 | 14.7668 | 15.5137 |
| September | 15.3979 | 14.7251 | 15.0160 |
| October | 15.4496 | 14.6461 | 14.9988 |
| November | 15.2330 | 14.6502 | 14.8968 |
| December | 15.0206 | 14.3801 | 14.6402 |