YEARLY HIGH
2202.7430 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1913.0651 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2041.9189 BIF

2020 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2202.7430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1913.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 289.6778 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1943.3853 to the December average rate of 2186.7885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2202.7430 was up 13.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1945.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,013,715 BIF
2019 Average 9,270,598 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,565,326 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,448,389.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2211.9543
1909.9651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BIF 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 1962.7317, compared to 2121.1060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 158.3743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1962.7317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2121.1060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 125.3876 BIF (High: 2038.4527 / Low: 1913.0651). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.4558 BIF (High: 1963.0152 / Low: 1930.5593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±125.3876
January Spread (Stable) ±32.4558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 22.7817 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.7817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2186.7885) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1909.9498), the exchange rate shifted by +276.8388 (+14.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 2186.7885
2019 Avg (December) 1909.9498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1963.0152 1930.5593 1943.3853
February 1962.6953 1918.7220 1935.1309
March 2038.4527 1913.0651 1976.4735
April 1974.6575 1931.3788 1953.6918
May 1984.5026 1948.3267 1964.6243
June 2027.5652 1976.1868 2003.0845
July 2119.6574 2019.7876 2059.8812
August 2135.5937 2100.0476 2119.0802
September 2126.8898 2078.5970 2110.1025
October 2140.1482 2099.2911 2119.8393
November 2154.9641 2108.9358 2130.9445
December 2202.7430 2158.5536 2186.7885