YEARLY HIGH
1.2551 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.2061 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2307 CHF

2013 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 1.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2291 to the December average rate of 1.2249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2551 was up 3.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2186, 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 6,276 CHF
2012 Average 6,026 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,030 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.15 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2426
1.2181
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 1.2295, compared to 1.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0416 CHF (High: 1.2477 / Low: 1.2061). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 1.2351 / Low: 1.2262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.2406) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0397 (+3.31%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.2406
2012 Avg (May) 1.2008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2477 1.2061 1.2291
February 1.2398 1.2159 1.2291
March 1.2370 1.2169 1.2257
April 1.2309 1.2136 1.2202
May 1.2551 1.2208 1.2406
June 1.2436 1.2245 1.2325
July 1.2461 1.2314 1.2364
August 1.2390 1.2289 1.2328
September 1.2401 1.2241 1.2335
October 1.2362 1.2257 1.2320
November 1.2351 1.2262 1.2317
December 1.2312 1.2192 1.2249