YEARLY HIGH
0.1364 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1215 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1301 CHF

2023 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1337 to the December average rate of 0.1249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1364 was down 7.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 682 CHF
2022 Average 693 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 607 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.73 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1350
0.1240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1321, compared to 0.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0063 CHF (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1240). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CHF (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1262).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.1341) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.74%).

2023 Avg (March) 0.1341
2022 Avg (March) 0.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1355 0.1325 0.1337
February 0.1364 0.1313 0.1341
March 0.1364 0.1319 0.1341
April 0.1331 0.1287 0.1301
May 0.1318 0.1279 0.1300
June 0.1317 0.1290 0.1303
July 0.1304 0.1240 0.1267
August 0.1281 0.1262 0.1272
September 0.1331 0.1280 0.1301
October 0.1332 0.1290 0.1309
November 0.1314 0.1265 0.1291
December 0.1273 0.1215 0.1249