YEARLY HIGH
1.5624 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.1782 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4222 CHF

2011 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.1782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3842 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5076 to the December average rate of 1.4539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5624 was down 8.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.7041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,812 CHF
2010 Average 8,050 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,891 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,921.15 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5576
1.2523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.4640, compared to 1.3804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1608 CHF (High: 1.3390 / Low: 1.1782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 CHF (High: 1.4712 / Low: 1.4325).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1608
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.5322) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6727), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1406 (-8.40%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.5322
2010 Avg (February) 1.6727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5370 1.4459 1.5076
February 1.5624 1.4943 1.5322
March 1.5128 1.4528 1.4847
April 1.5037 1.4435 1.4694
May 1.4520 1.4012 1.4276
June 1.3813 1.3297 1.3627
July 1.3658 1.2980 1.3296
August 1.3390 1.1782 1.2778
September 1.4101 1.2695 1.3728
October 1.4364 1.3880 1.4127
November 1.4514 1.4097 1.4354
December 1.4712 1.4325 1.4539