YEARLY HIGH
9.1548 SBD
YEARLY LOW
8.3548 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7754 SBD

2020 CHF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 9.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.3548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8000 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5401 to the December average rate of 9.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.1548 was up 6.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5837, 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 45,774 SBD
2019 Average 41,275 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 41,774 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,000.08 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.1326
8.3983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SBD 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 8.5946, compared to 8.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5978 SBD (High: 8.9526 / Low: 8.3548). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1413 SBD (High: 8.9485 / Low: 8.8072).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5978
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 9.0714) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7152 (+8.56%).

2020 Avg (August) 9.0714
2019 Avg (August) 8.3562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6074 8.4248 8.5401
February 8.5818 8.3593 8.4595
March 8.9526 8.3548 8.6518
April 8.6527 8.4893 8.5651
May 8.6779 8.4735 8.5934
June 8.8284 8.6631 8.7578
July 9.0677 8.8162 8.9073
August 9.1548 8.9713 9.0714
September 9.0887 8.7680 8.9374
October 8.9485 8.8072 8.8988
November 9.0089 8.7698 8.8695
December 9.1169 8.9312 9.0532