YEARLY HIGH
1.1742 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.0636 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1116 CHF

2017 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1106 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0716 to the December average rate of 1.1681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1742 was up 5.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1180, 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 5,871 CHF
2016 Average 5,450 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,318 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.87 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1783
1.0558
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 1.0766, compared to 1.1467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0493 CHF (High: 1.1436 / Low: 1.0943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 CHF (High: 1.0704 / Low: 1.0636).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1681) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+8.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1681
2016 Avg (December) 1.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0743 1.0649 1.0716
February 1.0704 1.0636 1.0660
March 1.0795 1.0645 1.0718
April 1.0858 1.0664 1.0725
May 1.0966 1.0826 1.0902
June 1.0952 1.0835 1.0872
July 1.1436 1.0943 1.1075
August 1.1502 1.1274 1.1405
September 1.1591 1.1361 1.1460
October 1.1688 1.1433 1.1541
November 1.1708 1.1577 1.1642
December 1.1742 1.1609 1.1681