2020 CHF to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |