YEARLY HIGH
117.5978 JPY
YEARLY LOW
108.8555 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7876 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 587,989 JPY
2019 Average 548,576 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 544,277 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,711.46 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

117.4115
110.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.1028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.4725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2595
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (August) 116.4694
2019 Avg (August) 108.4419

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