YEARLY HIGH
0.0259 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0223 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 CHF

2016 GMD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0255 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0259 was down 0.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 CHF
2015 Average 117 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 111 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.98 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0258
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0238, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 CHF (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CHF (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0255) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+15.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0255
2015 Avg (January) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0259 0.0252 0.0255
February 0.0259 0.0247 0.0251
March 0.0255 0.0225 0.0242
April 0.0229 0.0223 0.0226
May 0.0233 0.0223 0.0229
June 0.0232 0.0224 0.0227
July 0.0232 0.0228 0.0230
August 0.0231 0.0224 0.0228
September 0.0230 0.0227 0.0229
October 0.0233 0.0228 0.0231
November 0.0239 0.0228 0.0233
December 0.0241 0.0234 0.0238