YEARLY HIGH
0.8361 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7670 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7955 GBP

2021 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.8361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.7670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8261 to the December average rate of 0.8165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8361 was down 6.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8902, 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 4,181 GBP
2020 Average 4,155 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,835 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.68 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8312
0.7704
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 0.7934, compared to 0.7976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0360 GBP (High: 0.8156 / Low: 0.7795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 GBP (High: 0.7911 / Low: 0.7797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.8261) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0375 (+4.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.8261
2020 Avg (January) 0.7886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8361 0.8188 0.8261
February 0.8156 0.7795 0.8027
March 0.7848 0.7685 0.7755
April 0.7929 0.7670 0.7834
May 0.7938 0.7823 0.7871
June 0.7911 0.7797 0.7855
July 0.7963 0.7825 0.7891
August 0.8006 0.7825 0.7928
September 0.7971 0.7806 0.7887
October 0.7984 0.7853 0.7918
November 0.8178 0.7983 0.8069
December 0.8236 0.8106 0.8165