YEARLY HIGH
9.9232 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.9999 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2007 ZAR

2011 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 9.9232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.9999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9234 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2502 to the December average rate of 8.7804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.9232 was up 35.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.3207, 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 49,616 ZAR
2010 Average 35,124 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34,999 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,616.86 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

9.2698
7.0666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ZAR 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 7.6276, compared to 8.7738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 1.3673 ZAR (High: 9.9232 / Low: 8.5560). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1711 ZAR (High: 7.6636 / Low: 7.4925).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3673
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 9.0862) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0604 (+29.33%).

2011 Avg (August) 9.0862
2010 Avg (August) 7.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6276 6.9999 7.2502
February 7.6636 7.4925 7.5614
March 7.8713 7.3867 7.5234
April 7.6762 7.2641 7.4930
May 8.1403 7.6072 7.8556
June 8.2450 7.9950 8.0818
July 8.5430 7.9241 8.2403
August 9.9232 8.5560 9.0862
September 9.2178 8.2310 8.6839
October 9.1172 8.6156 8.8782
November 9.2642 8.7695 8.9739
December 8.9604 8.6186 8.7804