YEARLY HIGH
0.6798 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5604 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6472 CHF

2020 AUD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.5604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1193 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6659 to the December average rate of 0.6697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6798 was down 6.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,399 CHF
2019 Average 3,455 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,802 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.70 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6772
0.5873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.6350, compared to 0.6594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0737 CHF (High: 0.6342 / Low: 0.5604). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 CHF (High: 0.6656 / Low: 0.6521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.6697) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-1.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.6697
2019 Avg (December) 0.6771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6794 0.6448 0.6659
February 0.6603 0.6278 0.6501
March 0.6342 0.5604 0.5948
April 0.6383 0.5856 0.6116
May 0.6416 0.6138 0.6312
June 0.6730 0.6448 0.6566
July 0.6656 0.6521 0.6563
August 0.6670 0.6502 0.6556
September 0.6709 0.6528 0.6614
October 0.6600 0.6393 0.6507
November 0.6710 0.6428 0.6625
December 0.6798 0.6585 0.6697