YEARLY HIGH
0.4719 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4391 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4571 CHF

2021 BBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.4719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4436 to the December average rate of 0.4602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4719 was down 4.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,360 CHF
2020 Average 2,346 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,195 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.33 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4674
0.4415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.4542, compared to 0.4600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 CHF (High: 0.4713 / Low: 0.4545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 CHF (High: 0.4628 / Low: 0.4559).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.4653) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4787), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-2.79%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.4653
2020 Avg (March) 0.4787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4463 0.4391 0.4436
February 0.4542 0.4450 0.4490
March 0.4719 0.4574 0.4653
April 0.4713 0.4545 0.4613
May 0.4568 0.4478 0.4513
June 0.4625 0.4473 0.4543
July 0.4630 0.4527 0.4586
August 0.4616 0.4519 0.4572
September 0.4672 0.4568 0.4613
October 0.4653 0.4559 0.4614
November 0.4677 0.4547 0.4610
December 0.4628 0.4559 0.4602