YEARLY HIGH
1.4104 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.3388 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3692 CHF

2016 XDR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.4104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.3388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3912 to the December average rate of 1.3735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4104 was down 3.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,052 CHF
2015 Average 6,734 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,694 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.83 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3945
1.3549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.3745, compared to 1.3638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0396 CHF (High: 1.4089 / Low: 1.3694). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 CHF (High: 1.3669 / Low: 1.3547).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3912) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0448 (+3.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3912
2015 Avg (January) 1.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4104 1.3773 1.3912
February 1.4089 1.3694 1.3825
March 1.3853 1.3552 1.3701
April 1.3745 1.3442 1.3582
May 1.3966 1.3579 1.3807
June 1.3906 1.3531 1.3645
July 1.3750 1.3509 1.3650
August 1.3737 1.3388 1.3584
September 1.3716 1.3523 1.3635
October 1.3669 1.3547 1.3614
November 1.3759 1.3423 1.3610
December 1.3811 1.3635 1.3735