YEARLY HIGH
1.4086 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.3244 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3648 CHF

2017 XDR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 1.4086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.3244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0842 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3621 to the December average rate of 1.3963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4086 was down 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4104, 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 7,043 CHF
2016 Average 6,846 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,622 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 421.00 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4021
1.3332
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 1.3556, compared to 1.3740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0389 CHF (High: 1.4082 / Low: 1.3693). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 CHF (High: 1.3684 / Low: 1.3535).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3959) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+2.57%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3959
2016 Avg (November) 1.3610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3769 1.3440 1.3621
February 1.3672 1.3482 1.3576
March 1.3662 1.3469 1.3573
April 1.3684 1.3535 1.3623
May 1.3785 1.3403 1.3553
June 1.3494 1.3288 1.3389
July 1.3623 1.3244 1.3396
August 1.3756 1.3484 1.3616
September 1.3839 1.3506 1.3667
October 1.4082 1.3693 1.3842
November 1.4086 1.3821 1.3959
December 1.4047 1.3848 1.3963