YEARLY HIGH
0.0783 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0703 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0726 CHF

2019 SCR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0725 to the December average rate of 0.0718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0783 was up 4.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0747, 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 391 CHF
2018 Average 359 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 352 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.92 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0741
0.0715
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 0.0731, compared to 0.0722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0079 CHF (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0704). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CHF (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0718).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0720) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.98%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0720
2018 Avg (August) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0731 0.0713 0.0725
February 0.0738 0.0725 0.0732
March 0.0740 0.0723 0.0730
April 0.0746 0.0729 0.0736
May 0.0746 0.0731 0.0739
June 0.0733 0.0712 0.0723
July 0.0728 0.0705 0.0723
August 0.0783 0.0704 0.0720
September 0.0728 0.0718 0.0723
October 0.0730 0.0718 0.0724
November 0.0763 0.0703 0.0726
December 0.0731 0.0706 0.0718