YEARLY HIGH
24.0509 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.2047 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3597 SCR

2020 CHF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 24.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.2047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8462 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0881 to the December average rate of 23.8612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.0509 was up 69.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.2221, 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 120,255 SCR
2019 Average 68,838 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 66,023 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,231.16 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.8468
13.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SCR 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 15.9435, compared to 20.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 4.0195 SCR (High: 18.1399 / Low: 14.1204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4172 SCR (High: 19.7618 / Low: 19.3447).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.0195
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4172

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 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 23.8612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.9378), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9233 (+71.20%).

2020 Avg (December) 23.8612
2019 Avg (December) 13.9378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2158 13.2047 14.0881
February 14.1855 13.7655 14.0050
March 14.8350 13.2691 14.2798
April 18.1399 14.1204 16.8743
May 18.5947 16.5548 17.9590
June 18.6374 17.7483 18.4545
July 19.6476 18.6095 18.9040
August 20.4426 19.4137 19.6297
September 19.7618 19.3447 19.6117
October 21.3214 19.5238 20.2621
November 22.9821 21.0293 22.3872
December 24.0509 23.1330 23.8612