YEARLY HIGH
8.1103 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.1020 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6094 SBD

2012 CHF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 7.1020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0083 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8218 to the December average rate of 7.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.1103 was down 20.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.2131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,551 SBD
2011 Average 43,043 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,510 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,041.48 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.8747
7.2403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SBD 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 7.7039, compared to 7.5150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5011 SBD (High: 8.1103 / Low: 7.6092). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 SBD (High: 7.8585 / Low: 7.7733).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.8218) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3409 (-4.18%).

2012 Avg (January) 7.8218
2011 Avg (January) 8.1627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1103 7.6092 7.8218
February 7.8147 7.6674 7.7297
March 7.8808 7.7280 7.8215
April 7.8585 7.7733 7.8085
May 7.8260 7.5608 7.7237
June 7.4208 7.2560 7.3181
July 7.5049 7.1020 7.3445
August 7.4079 7.1847 7.2932
September 7.6890 7.3966 7.5435
October 7.7794 7.5581 7.6426
November 7.7433 7.4661 7.5622
December 7.7871 7.5926 7.7039