YEARLY HIGH
0.3812 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3527 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3647 CHF

2016 XCD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.3812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.3527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3727 to the December average rate of 0.3776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3812 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,906 CHF
2015 Average 1,782 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,764 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.05 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3797
0.3546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.3634, compared to 0.3660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0177 CHF (High: 0.3779 / Low: 0.3601). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 CHF (High: 0.3634 / Low: 0.3583).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3776) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+2.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3776
2015 Avg (December) 0.3676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3788 0.3681 0.3727
February 0.3779 0.3601 0.3670
March 0.3694 0.3562 0.3633
April 0.3620 0.3527 0.3567
May 0.3680 0.3532 0.3622
June 0.3664 0.3550 0.3586
July 0.3672 0.3592 0.3631
August 0.3642 0.3543 0.3600
September 0.3634 0.3583 0.3611
October 0.3684 0.3597 0.3652
November 0.3761 0.3590 0.3690
December 0.3812 0.3728 0.3776