YEARLY HIGH
2.3035 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.8632 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0826 BRL

2012 CHF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.3035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.8632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4403 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9081 to the December average rate of 2.2587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3035 was up 3.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,518 BRL
2011 Average 9,454 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,316 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,201.72 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2960
1.8483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BRL 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 2.0051, compared to 2.1600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1303 BRL (High: 2.0170 / Low: 1.8867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 BRL (High: 2.2031 / Low: 2.1575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1303
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.2587) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2888 (+14.66%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.2587
2011 Avg (December) 1.9699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9893 1.8691 1.9081
February 1.9200 1.8632 1.8856
March 2.0170 1.8867 1.9620
April 2.0834 1.9875 2.0283
May 2.1760 2.0657 2.1098
June 2.1662 2.0940 2.1369
July 2.1389 2.0489 2.0762
August 2.1393 2.0628 2.0921
September 2.1838 2.1278 2.1568
October 2.2031 2.1575 2.1778
November 2.2797 2.1516 2.1985
December 2.3035 2.2268 2.2587