2023 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1478 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.0706 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1172 CHF

2023 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 1.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1313 to the December average rate of 1.0941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1478 was down 8.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2592, 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 5,739 CHF

2022 Average 5,897 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 5,353 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.31 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1419

1.0898

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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 1.1249, compared to 1.1094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0368 CHF (High: 1.1074 / Low: 1.0706). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 1.1180 / Low: 1.1090).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.1375) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0572 (-4.79%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.1375

2022 Avg (June) 1.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1428	1.1149	1.1313
February	1.1336	1.1097	1.1179
March	1.1406	1.1071	1.1231
April	1.1339	1.1072	1.1187
May	1.1342	1.1103	1.1207
June	1.1478	1.1265	1.1375
July	1.1417	1.1100	1.1260
August	1.1243	1.1107	1.1160
September	1.1180	1.1090	1.1136
October	1.1163	1.0823	1.0997
November	1.1151	1.1022	1.1074
December	1.1074	1.0706	1.0941