YEARLY HIGH
0.0827 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0697 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0768 CHF

2013 SCR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0710 to the December average rate of 0.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0827 was up 9.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0752, 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 413 CHF
2012 Average 342 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 348 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.06 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0822
0.0700
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 0.0773, compared to 0.0762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0054 CHF (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0761). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CHF (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0764).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0811) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+22.28%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0811
2012 Avg (May) 0.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0718 0.0697 0.0710
February 0.0757 0.0711 0.0730
March 0.0815 0.0761 0.0799
April 0.0812 0.0786 0.0799
May 0.0827 0.0791 0.0811
June 0.0811 0.0778 0.0789
July 0.0812 0.0772 0.0789
August 0.0780 0.0764 0.0771
September 0.0786 0.0752 0.0767
October 0.0759 0.0740 0.0749
November 0.0768 0.0750 0.0757
December 0.0751 0.0734 0.0741