YEARLY HIGH
1.5628 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.1828 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4218 CHF

2011 GIP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.5628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3800 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5064 to the December average rate of 1.4549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5628 was down 8.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.7089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,814 CHF
2010 Average 8,048 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,914 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,900.00 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5570
1.2521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 1.4636, compared to 1.3800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1549 CHF (High: 1.3377 / Low: 1.1828). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 CHF (High: 1.4717 / Low: 1.4334).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.5316) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6720), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1405 (-8.40%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.5316
2010 Avg (February) 1.6720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5385 1.4468 1.5064
February 1.5628 1.4945 1.5316
March 1.5128 1.4531 1.4840
April 1.5004 1.4416 1.4690
May 1.4584 1.4004 1.4279
June 1.3850 1.3270 1.3625
July 1.3658 1.2919 1.3278
August 1.3377 1.1828 1.2775
September 1.4088 1.2697 1.3734
October 1.4351 1.3845 1.4114
November 1.4506 1.4119 1.4348
December 1.4717 1.4334 1.4549