YEARLY HIGH
1.5104 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.3855 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4703 SGD

2020 CHF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.5104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.3855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1249 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3929 to the December average rate of 1.4996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5104 was up 5.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4317, 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 7,552 SGD
2019 Average 6,866 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,928 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 624.59 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5157
1.3818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SGD 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 1.4486, compared to 1.4920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0558 SGD (High: 1.5037 / Low: 1.4478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SGD (High: 1.5104 / Low: 1.4972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.5045) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+6.28%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.5045
2019 Avg (August) 1.4156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4169 1.3855 1.3929
February 1.4444 1.4151 1.4239
March 1.5037 1.4478 1.4799
April 1.4848 1.4489 1.4668
May 1.4750 1.4526 1.4642
June 1.4766 1.4471 1.4638
July 1.5092 1.4716 1.4855
August 1.5104 1.4972 1.5045
September 1.5051 1.4823 1.4928
October 1.5021 1.4810 1.4898
November 1.4979 1.4710 1.4800
December 1.5074 1.4867 1.4996