Why does every electric fan's controls have the high speed next to the off position?

Question

Seem counter-intuitive?

Answer 1

Because the high speed has the most starting torque to get the motor moving.  It helps even if only for a fraction of a second.

Answer 2

because that is the end of the speed cycle off means 0 sped and on is the highest

Answer 3

Because the engineer knew most people will use the high position, so they won't have to switch through medium and low every time getting to the high position.