YEARLY HIGH
16.8006 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
13.3580 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9308 ZAR

2016 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 16.8006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 13.3580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4426 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1758 to the December average rate of 13.5929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.8006 was up 3.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.1555, 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 84,003 ZAR
2015 Average 66,313 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 66,790 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,213.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.4341
13.3346
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 15.6857, compared to 14.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3309 ZAR (High: 16.8006 / Low: 15.4697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5663 ZAR (High: 13.9243 / Low: 13.3580).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3309
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5663

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8806 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.1758) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.2794), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8964 (+31.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.1758
2015 Avg (January) 12.2794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8006 15.4697 16.1758
February 16.4317 15.2702 15.9408
March 16.0371 15.2873 15.6497
April 15.9312 14.6981 15.1582
May 15.9605 14.8028 15.6321
June 15.8775 14.9626 15.5574
July 15.1183 14.3374 14.6768
August 14.8987 13.6878 14.1725
September 14.8711 13.9195 14.4527
October 14.4652 13.6975 14.1272
November 14.4840 13.5577 14.0334
December 13.9243 13.3580 13.5929