YEARLY HIGH
0.0480 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0434 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0451 CHF

2016 ETB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0474 to the December average rate of 0.0455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0480 was down 4.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240 CHF
2015 Average 233 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 217 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.91 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0477
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CHF 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0022 CHF (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0457). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CHF (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0437).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0474) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0474
2015 Avg (January) 0.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0480 0.0469 0.0474
February 0.0479 0.0457 0.0465
March 0.0467 0.0447 0.0459
April 0.0454 0.0443 0.0447
May 0.0456 0.0443 0.0451
June 0.0455 0.0440 0.0444
July 0.0451 0.0440 0.0447
August 0.0446 0.0434 0.0440
September 0.0445 0.0437 0.0441
October 0.0449 0.0438 0.0444
November 0.0455 0.0434 0.0446
December 0.0463 0.0451 0.0455