YEARLY HIGH
1.0333 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.9275 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9710 CHF

2012 AUD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 0.9275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1057 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9759 to the December average rate of 0.9634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0333 was up 6.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,166 CHF
2011 Average 4,575 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,638 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.72 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0231
0.9278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.9589, compared to 0.9832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0551 CHF (High: 1.0283 / Low: 0.9732). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 CHF (High: 0.9527 / Low: 0.9374).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.0151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1957 (+23.88%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.0151
2011 Avg (August) 0.8195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9851 0.9572 0.9759
February 0.9901 0.9596 0.9777
March 0.9822 0.9378 0.9626
April 0.9527 0.9374 0.9458
May 0.9447 0.9275 0.9357
June 0.9729 0.9358 0.9556
July 1.0283 0.9732 1.0070
August 1.0333 0.9854 1.0151
September 0.9855 0.9691 0.9775
October 0.9724 0.9460 0.9593
November 0.9884 0.9668 0.9769
December 0.9807 0.9467 0.9634