YEARLY HIGH
0.5618 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5155 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5457 CHF

2018 AWG to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.5155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0463 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5367 to the December average rate of 0.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5618 was down 1.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,809 CHF
2017 Average 2,741 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,577 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.65 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5612
0.5181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.5405, compared to 0.5509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0294 CHF (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 CHF (High: 0.5549 / Low: 0.5464).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+1.86%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5576
2017 Avg (May) 0.5474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5497 0.5203 0.5367
February 0.5284 0.5155 0.5217
March 0.5368 0.5246 0.5310
April 0.5542 0.5347 0.5424
May 0.5618 0.5511 0.5576
June 0.5580 0.5487 0.5536
July 0.5605 0.5501 0.5559
August 0.5564 0.5401 0.5517
September 0.5454 0.5324 0.5387
October 0.5599 0.5465 0.5522
November 0.5613 0.5518 0.5559
December 0.5549 0.5464 0.5512