YEARLY HIGH
1.0879 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.0508 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0705 CHF

2020 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0769 to the December average rate of 1.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0879 was down 4.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,440 CHF
2019 Average 5,563 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,254 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.35 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0840
1.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to CHF 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 1.0645, compared to 1.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0246 CHF (High: 1.0879 / Low: 1.0633). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 CHF (High: 1.0594 / Low: 1.0508).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.0717) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0446 (-4.00%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.0717
2019 Avg (June) 1.1163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0858 1.0688 1.0769
February 1.0710 1.0610 1.0651
March 1.0683 1.0532 1.0598
April 1.0594 1.0508 1.0547
May 1.0683 1.0516 1.0589
June 1.0879 1.0633 1.0717
July 1.0823 1.0617 1.0704
August 1.0835 1.0745 1.0767
September 1.0843 1.0749 1.0789
October 1.0792 1.0690 1.0741
November 1.0843 1.0678 1.0780
December 1.0858 1.0744 1.0813