YEARLY HIGH
0.8902 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7797 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8309 GBP

2020 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.8902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1105 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7886 to the December average rate of 0.8371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8902 was up 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8562, 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 4,451 GBP
2019 Average 3,944 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,899 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.44 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8508
0.7829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GBP 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 0.8222, compared to 0.8397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0782 GBP (High: 0.8902 / Low: 0.8120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 GBP (High: 0.8512 / Low: 0.8397).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8452) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0857 (+11.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8452
2019 Avg (March) 0.7595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7957 0.7797 0.7886
February 0.8085 0.7803 0.7904
March 0.8902 0.8120 0.8452
April 0.8382 0.8224 0.8301
May 0.8513 0.8262 0.8394
June 0.8553 0.8178 0.8393
July 0.8495 0.8366 0.8451
August 0.8416 0.8277 0.8363
September 0.8599 0.8206 0.8437
October 0.8512 0.8397 0.8442
November 0.8458 0.8215 0.8315
December 0.8499 0.8278 0.8371