YEARLY HIGH
0.5808 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5179 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5514 CHF

2020 AZN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.5808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5696 to the December average rate of 0.5218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5808 was down 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,904 CHF
2019 Average 2,918 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,589 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.51 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5782
0.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.5673, compared to 0.5356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0361 CHF (High: 0.5808 / Low: 0.5447). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 CHF (High: 0.5717 / Low: 0.5658).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5623) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0250 (-4.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5623
2019 Avg (March) 0.5873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5717 0.5658 0.5696
February 0.5779 0.5659 0.5731
March 0.5808 0.5447 0.5623
April 0.5746 0.5639 0.5701
May 0.5731 0.5643 0.5691
June 0.5653 0.5543 0.5593
July 0.5555 0.5337 0.5488
August 0.5390 0.5303 0.5346
September 0.5457 0.5335 0.5377
October 0.5408 0.5311 0.5361
November 0.5397 0.5282 0.5345
December 0.5284 0.5179 0.5218