YEARLY HIGH
0.7704 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6877 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7309 CHF

2018 AUD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.7704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.6877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0826 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7642 to the December average rate of 0.7105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7704 was down 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,852 CHF
2017 Average 3,773 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,439 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.16 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7709
0.6905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.7451, compared to 0.7167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0436 CHF (High: 0.7366 / Low: 0.6929). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 CHF (High: 0.7558 / Low: 0.7414).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7642) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7642
2017 Avg (January) 0.7515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7704 0.7507 0.7642
February 0.7445 0.7284 0.7351
March 0.7475 0.7269 0.7352
April 0.7544 0.7310 0.7439
May 0.7558 0.7414 0.7507
June 0.7562 0.7313 0.7417
July 0.7436 0.7290 0.7364
August 0.7390 0.6962 0.7246
September 0.7094 0.6877 0.6972
October 0.7140 0.6981 0.7059
November 0.7334 0.7179 0.7255
December 0.7366 0.6929 0.7105