YEARLY HIGH
0.0786 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0686 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0725 CHF

2017 SCR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0786 was up 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0784, 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 393 CHF
2016 Average 371 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 343 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.71 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0758
0.0701
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 0.0739, compared to 0.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 CHF (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0722). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CHF (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0736).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0754) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-2.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0754
2016 Avg (January) 0.0770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0786 0.0735 0.0754
February 0.0760 0.0736 0.0745
March 0.0781 0.0722 0.0744
April 0.0770 0.0728 0.0743
May 0.0750 0.0710 0.0728
June 0.0742 0.0701 0.0719
July 0.0732 0.0699 0.0709
August 0.0732 0.0698 0.0711
September 0.0720 0.0686 0.0706
October 0.0733 0.0707 0.0717
November 0.0743 0.0698 0.0717
December 0.0736 0.0693 0.0708