2016 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4778 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.1969 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3349 CHF

2016 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.4778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 1.1969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2808 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4501 to the December average rate of 1.2725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4778 was down 4.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5512, 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 7,389 CHF

2015 Average 7,355 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 5,985 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,404.16 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4733

1.1943

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 1.4074, compared to 1.2624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1470 CHF (High: 1.4392 / Low: 1.2923). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 CHF (High: 1.2875 / Low: 1.2497).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1470

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0862 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+1.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4501

2015 Avg (January) 1.4342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4778	1.4214	1.4501
February	1.4722	1.3794	1.4187
March	1.4192	1.3756	1.3998
April	1.4200	1.3442	1.3791
May	1.4573	1.3867	1.4203
June	1.4392	1.2923	1.3767
July	1.3107	1.2582	1.2904
August	1.2944	1.2540	1.2720
September	1.3046	1.2539	1.2813
October	1.2600	1.2049	1.2176
November	1.2716	1.1969	1.2404
December	1.2875	1.2497	1.2725