2026 CHF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.6882 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

20.1273 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.7693 ZAR

2026 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 21.6882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 20.1273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5609 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6315 to the December average rate of 20.3133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.6882 was down 8.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.7611, 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 108,441 ZAR

2025 Average 107,786 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 100,636 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,804.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.3975

20.2147

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 20.8453, compared to 20.3133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.0310 ZAR (High: 21.6882 / Low: 20.6572). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3964 ZAR (High: 20.9287 / Low: 20.5322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0310

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 21.2989) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.6851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6138 (+2.97%).

2026 Avg (March) 21.2989

2025 Avg (March) 20.6851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.9160	20.3458	20.6315
February	20.9287	20.5322	20.7196
March	21.6882	20.6572	21.2989
April	21.2577	20.7209	21.0019
May	21.3904	20.7383	20.8803
June	20.9817	20.2511	20.5397
July	20.5974	20.1273	20.3133