YEARLY HIGH
0.2653 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2390 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2500 CHF

2012 SAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2502 to the December average rate of 0.2456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2653 was up 2.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,327 CHF
2011 Average 1,182 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,195 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.59 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2623
0.2415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.2477, compared to 0.2524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0164 CHF (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2422). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 CHF (High: 0.2453 / Low: 0.2410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2605) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+18.67%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2605
2011 Avg (July) 0.2195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2545 0.2441 0.2502
February 0.2462 0.2390 0.2433
March 0.2478 0.2407 0.2435
April 0.2453 0.2410 0.2435
May 0.2587 0.2422 0.2502
June 0.2590 0.2523 0.2555
July 0.2653 0.2538 0.2605
August 0.2622 0.2544 0.2584
September 0.2547 0.2471 0.2506
October 0.2504 0.2460 0.2486
November 0.2530 0.2473 0.2505
December 0.2490 0.2431 0.2456