YEARLY HIGH
0.5641 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5223 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5395 CHF

2012 TOP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.5641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.5223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5388 to the December average rate of 0.5295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5641 was up 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,820 CHF
2011 Average 2,525 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,611 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.94 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5558
0.5271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.5377, compared to 0.5413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0337 CHF (High: 0.5641 / Low: 0.5303). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 CHF (High: 0.5410 / Low: 0.5317).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+12.45%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5495
2011 Avg (July) 0.4887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5496 0.5285 0.5388
February 0.5464 0.5272 0.5390
March 0.5535 0.5341 0.5413
April 0.5410 0.5317 0.5367
May 0.5536 0.5241 0.5346
June 0.5407 0.5300 0.5355
July 0.5641 0.5303 0.5495
August 0.5640 0.5446 0.5534
September 0.5457 0.5328 0.5394
October 0.5447 0.5292 0.5352
November 0.5534 0.5223 0.5408
December 0.5360 0.5261 0.5295