YEARLY HIGH
0.0752 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0684 CHF

2012 SCR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0676 to the December average rate of 0.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0752 was down 5.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376 CHF
2011 Average 356 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 316 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.56 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0739
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0659, compared to 0.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 CHF (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0644). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0731) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+14.69%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0731
2011 Avg (August) 0.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0709 0.0644 0.0676
February 0.0663 0.0635 0.0651
March 0.0669 0.0633 0.0648
April 0.0664 0.0633 0.0651
May 0.0679 0.0642 0.0664
June 0.0681 0.0652 0.0663
July 0.0705 0.0653 0.0672
August 0.0752 0.0695 0.0731
September 0.0738 0.0713 0.0722
October 0.0719 0.0702 0.0711
November 0.0727 0.0704 0.0715
December 0.0715 0.0696 0.0704