2017 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3411 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.2158 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2682 CHF

2017 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.3411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.2158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2445 to the December average rate of 1.3223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3411 was down 9.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4778, 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 6,706 CHF

2016 Average 6,673 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 6,079 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.58 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3308

1.2282

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 1.2515, compared to 1.2849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0786 CHF (High: 1.3177 / Low: 1.2391). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 CHF (High: 1.2517 / Low: 1.2277).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0498 (+3.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3223

2016 Avg (December) 1.2725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2623	1.2158	1.2445
February	1.2632	1.2361	1.2500
March	1.2586	1.2273	1.2367
April	1.2884	1.2461	1.2652
May	1.3048	1.2467	1.2736
June	1.2517	1.2277	1.2390
July	1.2768	1.2285	1.2490
August	1.2838	1.2312	1.2501
September	1.3177	1.2391	1.2811
October	1.3260	1.2783	1.2964
November	1.3314	1.3023	1.3107
December	1.3411	1.3152	1.3223