YEARLY HIGH
1.3446 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.2698 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3069 CHF

2020 XDR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3383 to the December average rate of 1.2778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3446 was down 5.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,723 CHF
2019 Average 6,875 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 6,349 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.96 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3444
1.2718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.3244, compared to 1.2894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0540 CHF (High: 1.3409 / Low: 1.2869). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 CHF (High: 1.3293 / Low: 1.3153).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.3383) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3819), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-3.15%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.3383
2019 Avg (January) 1.3819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3446 1.3260 1.3383
February 1.3441 1.3233 1.3361
March 1.3409 1.2869 1.3133
April 1.3311 1.3130 1.3236
May 1.3293 1.3153 1.3216
June 1.3267 1.3030 1.3137
July 1.3133 1.2785 1.2981
August 1.2964 1.2764 1.2848
September 1.3039 1.2836 1.2928
October 1.2985 1.2793 1.2895
November 1.3042 1.2769 1.2934
December 1.2858 1.2698 1.2778