YEARLY HIGH
126.1509 KES
YEARLY LOW
102.5367 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.6111 KES

2020 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 126.1509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 102.5367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6142 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.2371 to the December average rate of 124.3976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 126.1509 was up 18.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 106.4744, 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 630,755 KES
2019 Average 513,397 KES
Yearly Trough Low 512,684 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,070.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

126.5026
101.2432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to KES 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 107.9290, compared to 119.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.9290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 6.0324 KES (High: 118.5813 / Low: 112.5489). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6527 KES (High: 105.1268 / Low: 103.4740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.0324
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8889 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 124.3976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 103.1940), the exchange rate shifted by +21.2037 (+20.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 124.3976
2019 Avg (December) 103.1940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.1268 103.4740 104.2371
February 104.9000 102.5367 103.3482
March 110.8251 105.0970 108.4307
April 110.9535 108.4463 109.6829
May 111.5934 108.6959 110.1381
June 112.9074 110.3050 111.7373
July 118.5813 112.5489 114.8957
August 120.1178 117.5255 118.8087
September 119.5638 116.8009 118.4689
October 120.3880 117.8154 119.0395
November 121.6902 118.4615 120.1487
December 126.1509 122.0893 124.3976