2020 CHF to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |