2020 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2825 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.1233 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2043 CHF

2020 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.1233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1592 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2681 to the December average rate of 1.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2825 was down 4.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3395, 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 6,413 CHF

2019 Average 6,345 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 5,617 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 795.91 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2766

1.1748

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 1.2175, compared to 1.1911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1081 CHF (High: 1.2315 / Low: 1.1233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 CHF (High: 1.1909 / Low: 1.1748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2681) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-0.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2681

2019 Avg (January) 1.2766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2825	1.2567	1.2681
February	1.2815	1.2368	1.2653
March	1.2315	1.1233	1.1840
April	1.2159	1.1931	1.2046
May	1.2103	1.1747	1.1914
June	1.2228	1.1692	1.1917
July	1.1953	1.1772	1.1833
August	1.2081	1.1882	1.1957
September	1.2186	1.1629	1.1854
October	1.1909	1.1748	1.1846
November	1.2173	1.1824	1.2027
December	1.2080	1.1766	1.1946