YEARLY HIGH
0.7326 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6916 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7136 CHF

2016 BND to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.7326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.6916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7033 to the December average rate of 0.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7326 was down 4.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,663 CHF
2015 Average 3,502 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,458 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.27 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7291
0.7010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.7116, compared to 0.7157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 CHF (High: 0.7179 / Low: 0.6916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 CHF (High: 0.7159 / Low: 0.7098).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.7268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+3.75%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.7268
2015 Avg (July) 0.7005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7179 0.6916 0.7033
February 0.7173 0.6982 0.7060
March 0.7217 0.7112 0.7156
April 0.7259 0.7061 0.7142
May 0.7225 0.7067 0.7148
June 0.7259 0.7097 0.7154
July 0.7326 0.7200 0.7268
August 0.7295 0.7129 0.7212
September 0.7238 0.7094 0.7171
October 0.7159 0.7098 0.7131
November 0.7116 0.6997 0.7062
December 0.7139 0.7014 0.7101