YEARLY HIGH
2.8921 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.8297 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8654 LTL

2012 CHF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 2.8921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.8297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8524 to the December average rate of 2.8573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8921 was down 12.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3109, 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 14,461 LTL
2011 Average 14,034 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 14,148 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.33 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8796
2.8499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to LTL 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 2.8670, compared to 2.8638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0388 LTL (High: 2.8685 / Low: 2.8297). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 LTL (High: 2.8785 / Low: 2.8675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2.8771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+0.72%).

2012 Avg (June) 2.8771
2011 Avg (June) 2.8565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8685 2.8297 2.8524
February 2.8731 2.8517 2.8624
March 2.8695 2.8460 2.8634
April 2.8781 2.8631 2.8730
May 2.8785 2.8675 2.8737
June 2.8921 2.8668 2.8771
July 2.8817 2.8650 2.8748
August 2.8823 2.8591 2.8751
September 2.8770 2.8383 2.8564
October 2.8590 2.8443 2.8542
November 2.8717 2.8577 2.8652
December 2.8651 2.8440 2.8573