YEARLY HIGH
1.3177 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.0349 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2335 CHF

2011 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 1.3177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2828 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2780 to the December average rate of 1.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3177 was down 11.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,589 CHF
2010 Average 6,910 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,175 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414.18 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3154
1.1021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.2703, compared to 1.1968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1501 CHF (High: 1.1850 / Low: 1.0349). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 CHF (High: 1.2404 / Low: 1.2160).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1501
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.2971) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1690 (-11.53%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.2971
2010 Avg (February) 1.4661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3047 1.2470 1.2780
February 1.3177 1.2767 1.2971
March 1.2998 1.2616 1.2881
April 1.3158 1.2774 1.2977
May 1.2843 1.2155 1.2514
June 1.2275 1.1868 1.2094
July 1.2331 1.1367 1.1772
August 1.1850 1.0349 1.1199
September 1.2239 1.1114 1.1963
October 1.2410 1.2128 1.2296
November 1.2398 1.2148 1.2310
December 1.2404 1.2160 1.2268