YEARLY HIGH
1.5512 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.3010 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4709 CHF

2015 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.3010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2502 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4342 to the December average rate of 1.4886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5512 was up 0.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,756 CHF
2014 Average 7,534 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,505 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,250.90 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5436
1.4238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.4436, compared to 1.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2502 CHF (High: 1.5512 / Low: 1.3010). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 CHF (High: 1.5068 / Low: 1.4698).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2502
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.4342) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0530 (-3.57%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.4342
2014 Avg (January) 1.4872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5512 1.3010 1.4342
February 1.4730 1.3930 1.4338
March 1.5025 1.4278 1.4660
April 1.4655 1.4198 1.4356
May 1.4673 1.4015 1.4405
June 1.4736 1.4265 1.4514
July 1.5107 1.4535 1.4829
August 1.5385 1.4694 1.5078
September 1.5068 1.4698 1.4905
October 1.5254 1.4625 1.4855
November 1.5507 1.5104 1.5336
December 1.5482 1.4645 1.4886