YEARLY HIGH
1.0169 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3076 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8511 CHF

2017 LTL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7093 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4672 to the December average rate of 0.9864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 111.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0169 was up 209.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3284, 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 5,084 CHF
2016 Average 1,596 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,538 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,546.26 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0594
0.2422
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 0.7278, compared to 0.9744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.7093 CHF (High: 1.0169 / Low: 0.3076). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CHF (High: 0.3123 / Low: 0.3086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4672) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1436 (+44.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4672
2016 Avg (January) 0.3237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0169 0.3076 0.4672
February 1.0063 0.3077 0.7034
March 0.3123 0.3086 0.3103
April 1.0095 0.3107 0.9318
May 1.0091 0.9682 0.9857
June 0.9761 0.9555 0.9681
July 0.9693 0.9448 0.9601
August 0.9735 0.9524 0.9649
September 0.9719 0.9440 0.9619
October 0.9980 0.9688 0.9821
November 1.0025 0.9796 0.9913
December 0.9947 0.9737 0.9864