YEARLY HIGH
1.2592 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.0592 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1797 CHF

2022 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2000 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2453 to the December average rate of 1.1349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2592 was down 3.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3038, 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 6,296 CHF
2021 Average 6,288 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,296 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,000.17 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2637
1.0875
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 1.2258, compared to 1.1337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0742 CHF (High: 1.1334 / Low: 1.0592). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 CHF (High: 1.1756 / Low: 1.1544).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2453) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+2.87%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2453
2021 Avg (January) 1.2105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2592 1.2331 1.2453
February 1.2561 1.2316 1.2490
March 1.2383 1.2121 1.2234
April 1.2422 1.2109 1.2229
May 1.2411 1.2045 1.2194
June 1.2277 1.1574 1.1948
July 1.1756 1.1544 1.1626
August 1.1668 1.1325 1.1456
September 1.1334 1.0592 1.1022
October 1.1571 1.0939 1.1248
November 1.1488 1.1087 1.1321
December 1.1516 1.1128 1.1349