YEARLY HIGH
0.9888 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.8817 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9388 CHF

2020 BYR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BYR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1071 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9698 to the December average rate of 0.8883, 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 0.9888 was down 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,944 CHF
2019 Average 4,968 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,408 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.44 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9844
0.8796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.9657, compared to 0.9118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0614 CHF (High: 0.9888 / Low: 0.9274). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 CHF (High: 0.9733 / Low: 0.9633).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9573) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9998), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-4.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9573
2019 Avg (March) 0.9998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9733 0.9633 0.9698
February 0.9838 0.9634 0.9757
March 0.9888 0.9274 0.9573
April 0.9783 0.9601 0.9706
May 0.9758 0.9607 0.9689
June 0.9624 0.9437 0.9522
July 0.9458 0.9087 0.9343
August 0.9177 0.9029 0.9101
September 0.9290 0.9083 0.9154
October 0.9208 0.9041 0.9128
November 0.9189 0.8993 0.9100
December 0.8996 0.8817 0.8883