YEARLY HIGH
661.3891 SOS
YEARLY LOW
588.1731 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
619.4998 SOS

2020 CHF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 661.3891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 588.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.2160 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 598.3864 to the December average rate of 654.0307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 661.3891 was up 10.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 598.9437, 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 3,306,946 SOS
2019 Average 2,918,337 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,940,866 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366,080.12 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

659.7168
591.4835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SOS 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 601.9456, compared to 637.0540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.1084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 601.9456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 637.0540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 38.2914 SOS (High: 626.8476 / Low: 588.5562). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5683 SOS (High: 640.7911 / Low: 632.2228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±38.2914
August Spread (Stable) ±8.5683

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.2486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 654.0307) against the same month in 2019 (average: 589.8988), the exchange rate shifted by +64.1319 (+10.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 654.0307
2019 Avg (December) 589.8988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 608.3167 593.4186 598.3864
February 608.5235 588.1731 597.1696
March 626.8476 588.5562 608.5010
April 603.4220 593.4195 598.2524
May 605.2878 594.3138 599.2699
June 615.0548 603.5228 610.0943
July 639.8671 612.8461 621.6451
August 640.7911 632.2228 636.7638
September 641.3499 625.1477 634.6199
October 642.5975 630.2259 636.6297
November 647.0446 631.1367 638.6351
December 661.3891 646.0883 654.0307