YEARLY HIGH
1.2186 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.1947 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2052 CHF

2012 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.1947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2106 to the December average rate of 1.2084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2186 was down 7.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3177, 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 6,093 CHF
2011 Average 6,165 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,973 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.65 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2115
1.1998
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 1.2046, compared to 1.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0164 CHF (High: 1.2186 / Low: 1.2021). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CHF (High: 1.2021 / Low: 1.1991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2780), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0675 (-5.28%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2106
2011 Avg (January) 1.2780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2186 1.2021 1.2106
February 1.2113 1.2030 1.2071
March 1.2111 1.2039 1.2061
April 1.2059 1.2007 1.2022
May 1.2021 1.1991 1.2008
June 1.2033 1.1947 1.2010
July 1.2029 1.1991 1.2011
August 1.2045 1.1972 1.2011
September 1.2168 1.2007 1.2093
October 1.2128 1.2055 1.2095
November 1.2081 1.2035 1.2052
December 1.2131 1.2052 1.2084