2020 CHF to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CHF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CHF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 117.5978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 108.8555.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7423 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.6387 to the December average rate of 116.8002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 117.5978 was up 4.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 112.3724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CHF to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 112.1028, compared to 115.4725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3697 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 3.2595 JPY (High: 112.1150 / Low: 108.8555). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2548 JPY (High: 115.1947 / Low: 113.9400).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3350 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 116.4694) against the same month in 2019 (average: 108.4419), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0275 (+7.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 114.1856 | 111.1317 | 112.6387 |
| February | 114.0776 | 111.7804 | 112.6450 |
| March | 113.5244 | 110.8284 | 112.4667 |
| April | 112.2863 | 109.4664 | 111.1316 |
| May | 112.1150 | 108.8555 | 110.6870 |
| June | 114.2146 | 111.9067 | 113.0475 |
| July | 115.8647 | 113.2314 | 114.2851 |
| August | 117.5978 | 115.5475 | 116.4694 |
| September | 116.7953 | 113.6619 | 115.3859 |
| October | 116.3221 | 114.0058 | 115.2759 |
| November | 115.1947 | 113.9400 | 114.6185 |
| December | 117.5928 | 115.9459 | 116.8002 |