YEARLY HIGH
120.4260 JPY
YEARLY LOW
102.3533 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.3871 JPY

2016 CHF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 120.4260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 102.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0727 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.6873 to the December average rate of 113.7778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 120.4260 was down 11.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 136.7627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 602,130 JPY
2015 Average 629,347 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 511,767 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,363.39 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

119.0313
102.9025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to JPY 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 113.6821, compared to 107.0920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.6821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.0920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.0480 JPY (High: 111.4318 / Low: 104.3838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6619 JPY (High: 105.9943 / Low: 104.3324).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.0480
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6619

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 117.6873) against the same month in 2015 (average: 125.7285), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0413 (-6.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 117.6873
2015 Avg (January) 125.7285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.4260 116.5024 117.6873
February 118.5930 113.0560 115.5957
March 116.9439 113.3318 115.1437
April 116.6031 110.9878 113.7231
May 112.1660 110.1885 111.2086
June 111.4318 104.3838 108.7345
July 108.5527 102.3533 105.8229
August 105.6140 103.8467 104.2466
September 106.0976 103.2690 104.6752
October 105.9943 104.3324 105.1547
November 112.2844 105.8754 108.8747
December 114.8746 111.6909 113.7778