YEARLY HIGH
1.0204 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.9674 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9936 CHF

2019 LTL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LTL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9892 to the December average rate of 0.9830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0204 was up 1.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0103, 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 5,102 CHF
2018 Average 4,892 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,837 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.02 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0136
0.9753
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 0.9995, compared to 0.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0328 CHF (High: 1.0002 / Low: 0.9674). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 CHF (High: 0.9942 / Low: 0.9817).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.0104) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+1.33%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.0104
2018 Avg (May) 0.9972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9976 0.9736 0.9892
February 1.0089 0.9954 1.0012
March 1.0109 0.9911 0.9998
April 1.0204 0.9972 1.0087
May 1.0204 1.0004 1.0104
June 1.0008 0.9722 0.9879
July 0.9942 0.9817 0.9880
August 0.9901 0.9692 0.9785
September 0.9977 0.9809 0.9904
October 0.9986 0.9837 0.9929
November 1.0003 0.9859 0.9933
December 1.0002 0.9674 0.9830