YEARLY HIGH
81.9057 RUB
YEARLY LOW
58.8369 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.0320 RUB

2016 CHF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 81.9057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 58.8369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0687 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.0439 to the December average rate of 60.8339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 81.9057 was up 7.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.9525, 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 409,528 RUB
2015 Average 318,012 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 294,185 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,343.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

79.5962
59.1282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to RUB 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 71.4452, compared to 64.6188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.4452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.6188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.8178 RUB (High: 81.6812 / Low: 72.8634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2165 RUB (High: 64.7869 / Low: 62.5704).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.8178
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.6978 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 77.8905) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.7911), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0994 (+13.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 77.8905
2015 Avg (February) 68.7911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.6812 72.8634 76.0439
February 81.9057 75.4079 77.8905
March 73.9309 69.4689 71.1928
April 71.6111 66.9913 69.0717
May 69.6514 66.1647 67.3462
June 68.3907 65.2818 67.1260
July 68.1666 64.0046 65.5975
August 69.0911 65.9448 66.7640
September 67.0842 64.7963 66.1778
October 64.7869 62.5704 63.5192
November 66.6040 63.1425 64.8205
December 63.3768 58.8369 60.8339