YEARLY HIGH
0.9516 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.9192 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9342 EUR

2020 CHF to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.9192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9287 to the December average rate of 0.9248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9516 was up 3.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9238, 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 4,758 EUR
2019 Average 4,495 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,596 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.13 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9505
0.9225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to EUR 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 0.9395, compared to 0.9289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0212 EUR (High: 0.9404 / Low: 0.9192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 EUR (High: 0.9516 / Low: 0.9440).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.9481) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0655 (+7.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.9481
2019 Avg (April) 0.8826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9356 0.9210 0.9287
February 0.9426 0.9337 0.9389
March 0.9495 0.9360 0.9435
April 0.9516 0.9440 0.9481
May 0.9509 0.9360 0.9444
June 0.9404 0.9192 0.9332
July 0.9419 0.9239 0.9342
August 0.9307 0.9229 0.9288
September 0.9303 0.9223 0.9269
October 0.9354 0.9266 0.9310
November 0.9365 0.9222 0.9276
December 0.9308 0.9209 0.9248