YEARLY HIGH
0.4555 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4232 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4375 CHF

2016 TOP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.4232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4463 to the December average rate of 0.4478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4555 was down 11.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5158, 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 2,277 CHF
2015 Average 2,274 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,116 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4496
0.4285
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 0.4361, compared to 0.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0212 CHF (High: 0.4520 / Low: 0.4308). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 CHF (High: 0.4364 / Low: 0.4301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4478) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4478
2015 Avg (December) 0.4428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4509 0.4417 0.4463
February 0.4448 0.4242 0.4356
March 0.4422 0.4306 0.4356
April 0.4429 0.4254 0.4326
May 0.4384 0.4283 0.4347
June 0.4409 0.4258 0.4319
July 0.4395 0.4242 0.4332
August 0.4366 0.4232 0.4303
September 0.4364 0.4301 0.4333
October 0.4503 0.4315 0.4437
November 0.4520 0.4308 0.4450
December 0.4555 0.4411 0.4478