YEARLY HIGH
7.8066 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.9561 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3602 BOB

2020 CHF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 7.8066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 6.9561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8506 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1304 to the December average rate of 7.7609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.8066 was up 9.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.1361, 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 39,033 BOB
2019 Average 34,784 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,780 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,252.89 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.8282
7.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BOB 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 7.1489, compared to 7.5715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4834 BOB (High: 7.4395 / Low: 6.9561). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0895 BOB (High: 7.1776 / Low: 7.0881).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4834
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0895

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 0.0931 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.7609) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.0322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7287 (+10.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.7609
2019 Avg (December) 7.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1776 7.0881 7.1304
February 7.1767 7.0280 7.0872
March 7.4395 6.9561 7.1972
April 7.1782 7.0475 7.1041
May 7.1840 7.0659 7.1194
June 7.3240 7.1807 7.2551
July 7.5979 7.3018 7.3935
August 7.6358 7.5190 7.5859
September 7.6071 7.4341 7.5437
October 7.6268 7.5002 7.5652
November 7.6637 7.5215 7.5799
December 7.8066 7.6778 7.7609