YEARLY HIGH
0.7641 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6864 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7325 CHF

2016 AUD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 0.7641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7067 to the December average rate of 0.7481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7641 was down 8.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8354, 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 3,820 CHF
2015 Average 3,618 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,432 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.51 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7553
0.7023
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 0.7204, compared to 0.7445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0441 CHF (High: 0.7305 / Low: 0.6864). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 CHF (High: 0.7588 / Low: 0.7399).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0441
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.7508) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+7.55%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.7508
2015 Avg (October) 0.6981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7305 0.6864 0.7067
February 0.7253 0.6915 0.7069
March 0.7453 0.7161 0.7372
April 0.7560 0.7180 0.7386
May 0.7327 0.7078 0.7152
June 0.7329 0.7083 0.7179
July 0.7529 0.7273 0.7392
August 0.7528 0.7291 0.7406
September 0.7467 0.7278 0.7392
October 0.7641 0.7417 0.7508
November 0.7588 0.7399 0.7492
December 0.7601 0.7341 0.7481