YEARLY HIGH
1.8083 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5341 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6414 NZD

2020 CHF to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.8083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2743 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5596 to the December average rate of 1.5864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8083 was up 11.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6159, 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 9,042 NZD
2019 Average 7,642 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,670 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,371.39 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7468
1.5426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to NZD 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 1.6555, compared to 1.6273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1494 NZD (High: 1.8083 / Low: 1.6589). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 NZD (High: 1.6021 / Low: 1.5722).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.7298) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2663 (+18.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.7298
2019 Avg (March) 1.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6060 1.5341 1.5596
February 1.6590 1.5803 1.6039
March 1.8083 1.6589 1.7298
April 1.7481 1.6723 1.7148
May 1.7342 1.6696 1.6958
June 1.6563 1.5901 1.6291
July 1.6510 1.6114 1.6250
August 1.6859 1.6406 1.6637
September 1.6538 1.6220 1.6387
October 1.6760 1.6357 1.6504
November 1.6525 1.5684 1.5996
December 1.6021 1.5722 1.5864