YEARLY HIGH
0.5478 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4964 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5208 CHF

2012 TRY to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.5478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5097 to the December average rate of 0.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5478 was down 12.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,391 CHF
2011 Average 26,540 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 24,821 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,570.30 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5425
0.5067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to CHF 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 0.5155, compared to 0.5261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0230 CHF (High: 0.5478 / Low: 0.5248). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 CHF (High: 0.5167 / Low: 0.5065).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.5396) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0947 (+21.28%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.5396
2011 Avg (August) 0.4449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5182 0.4964 0.5097
February 0.5234 0.5073 0.5184
March 0.5181 0.5015 0.5103
April 0.5167 0.5065 0.5109
May 0.5242 0.5134 0.5188
June 0.5318 0.5190 0.5252
July 0.5454 0.5258 0.5390
August 0.5478 0.5248 0.5396
September 0.5262 0.5159 0.5216
October 0.5232 0.5122 0.5172
November 0.5307 0.5171 0.5238
December 0.5229 0.5090 0.5154