YEARLY HIGH
0.3534 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3458 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3490 CHF

2012 LTL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.3458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3506 to the December average rate of 0.3500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3534 was down 7.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,767 CHF
2011 Average 1,785 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,729 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.16 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3509
0.3473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.3488, compared to 0.3492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0048 CHF (High: 0.3534 / Low: 0.3486). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CHF (High: 0.3487 / Low: 0.3474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0194 (-5.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3506
2011 Avg (January) 0.3700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3534 0.3486 0.3506
February 0.3507 0.3481 0.3494
March 0.3514 0.3485 0.3492
April 0.3493 0.3475 0.3481
May 0.3487 0.3474 0.3480
June 0.3488 0.3458 0.3476
July 0.3490 0.3470 0.3478
August 0.3498 0.3469 0.3478
September 0.3523 0.3476 0.3501
October 0.3516 0.3498 0.3504
November 0.3499 0.3482 0.3490
December 0.3516 0.3490 0.3500