YEARLY HIGH
1.1180 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.0680 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0901 CHF

2016 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0939 to the December average rate of 1.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1180 was down 6.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2018, 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 5,590 CHF
2015 Average 5,341 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,340 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.79 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1086
1.0714
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 1.0962, compared to 1.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0352 CHF (High: 1.1120 / Low: 1.0768). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 CHF (High: 1.0929 / Low: 1.0804).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.1010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+3.76%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.1010
2015 Avg (February) 1.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1099 1.0825 1.0939
February 1.1180 1.0856 1.1010
March 1.1039 1.0835 1.0934
April 1.1008 1.0873 1.0933
May 1.1117 1.0980 1.1055
June 1.1120 1.0768 1.0900
July 1.0929 1.0804 1.0859
August 1.0973 1.0816 1.0886
September 1.0979 1.0851 1.0925
October 1.0957 1.0808 1.0879
November 1.0824 1.0680 1.0745
December 1.0842 1.0687 1.0745