YEARLY HIGH
0.9341 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8712 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8953 GBP

2023 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 0.8712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8840 to the December average rate of 0.9141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.9341 was down 1.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.9441, 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 4,670 GBP
2022 Average 4,248 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,356 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.36 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.9176
0.8756
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 0.8891, compared to 0.9015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0311 GBP (High: 0.9341 / Low: 0.9030). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 GBP (High: 0.9017 / Low: 0.8945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.9141) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+3.73%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.9141
2022 Avg (December) 0.8813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8970 0.8750 0.8840
February 0.9011 0.8821 0.8945
March 0.9032 0.8767 0.8904
April 0.9032 0.8819 0.8939
May 0.9007 0.8817 0.8924
June 0.8877 0.8712 0.8791
July 0.9009 0.8759 0.8882
August 0.9003 0.8894 0.8961
September 0.9017 0.8945 0.8980
October 0.9240 0.8958 0.9094
November 0.9073 0.8968 0.9031
December 0.9341 0.9030 0.9141