YEARLY HIGH
0.1197 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1092 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1140 CHF

2020 SBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1171 to the December average rate of 0.1105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1197 was down 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 598 CHF
2019 Average 606 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 546 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.30 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1190
0.1094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1164, compared to 0.1117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0080 CHF (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1117). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.1135 / Low: 0.1118).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1156) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-6.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1156
2019 Avg (March) 0.1230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1187 0.1162 0.1171
February 0.1196 0.1165 0.1182
March 0.1197 0.1117 0.1156
April 0.1178 0.1156 0.1168
May 0.1180 0.1152 0.1164
June 0.1154 0.1133 0.1142
July 0.1134 0.1103 0.1123
August 0.1115 0.1092 0.1102
September 0.1141 0.1100 0.1119
October 0.1135 0.1118 0.1124
November 0.1140 0.1110 0.1128
December 0.1120 0.1097 0.1105