2019 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3395 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.1679 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2693 CHF

2019 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1716 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2766 to the December average rate of 1.2889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3395 was down 3.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3822, 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 6,697 CHF

2018 Average 6,527 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 5,840 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.87 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3295

1.1765

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 1.2935, compared to 1.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0751 CHF (High: 1.3395 / Low: 1.2644). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 CHF (High: 1.2931 / Low: 1.2722).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0751

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.2992) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3427), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0435 (-3.24%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.2992

2018 Avg (May) 1.3427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3112	1.2380	1.2766
February	1.3328	1.2862	1.3024
March	1.3382	1.2958	1.3168
April	1.3289	1.3038	1.3135
May	1.3395	1.2644	1.2992
June	1.2644	1.2372	1.2525
July	1.2485	1.2037	1.2321
August	1.2051	1.1679	1.1893
September	1.2434	1.1933	1.2239
October	1.2796	1.2128	1.2572
November	1.2931	1.2722	1.2796
December	1.3273	1.2682	1.2889