YEARLY HIGH
0.2600 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2361 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2471 CHF

2013 SAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.2600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2464 to the December average rate of 0.2383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2600 was down 2.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2653, 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 1,300 CHF
2012 Average 1,250 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,180 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.38 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2566
0.2367
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 0.2497, compared to 0.2446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 CHF (High: 0.2600 / Low: 0.2477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.2538 / Low: 0.2504).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2549) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2549
2012 Avg (May) 0.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2492 0.2430 0.2464
February 0.2491 0.2421 0.2455
March 0.2538 0.2504 0.2522
April 0.2530 0.2464 0.2497
May 0.2600 0.2477 0.2549
June 0.2553 0.2455 0.2494
July 0.2586 0.2472 0.2519
August 0.2490 0.2451 0.2468
September 0.2516 0.2416 0.2462
October 0.2436 0.2379 0.2408
November 0.2458 0.2416 0.2433
December 0.2422 0.2361 0.2383