YEARLY HIGH
0.7230 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6606 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6805 CHF

2020 BND to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.7230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.6606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0623 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7179 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7230 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,615 CHF
2019 Average 3,622 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,303 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.70 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7233
0.6592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.6908, compared to 0.6702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0277 CHF (High: 0.6911 / Low: 0.6634). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 CHF (High: 0.6876 / Low: 0.6790).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0868 (+13.76%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7179
2019 Avg (January) 0.6311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7230 0.7055 0.7179
February 0.7071 0.6914 0.7024
March 0.6911 0.6634 0.6761
April 0.6882 0.6741 0.6814
May 0.6876 0.6790 0.6837
June 0.6907 0.6778 0.6835
July 0.6803 0.6606 0.6728
August 0.6710 0.6618 0.6645
September 0.6767 0.6653 0.6703
October 0.6752 0.6663 0.6714
November 0.6803 0.6651 0.6753
December 0.6707 0.6618 0.6667