2018 BOB to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1463 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.1335 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1416 CHF

2018 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1390 to the December average rate of 0.1436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1463 was down 1.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 731 CHF

2017 Average 709 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 667 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.95 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1459

0.1342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1398, compared to 0.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0076 CHF (High: 0.1425 / Low: 0.1350). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CHF (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1432).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1449

2017 Avg (November) 0.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1425	0.1350	0.1390
February	0.1367	0.1335	0.1352
March	0.1384	0.1356	0.1372
April	0.1433	0.1381	0.1402
May	0.1455	0.1420	0.1443
June	0.1443	0.1420	0.1432
July	0.1451	0.1432	0.1440
August	0.1444	0.1401	0.1432
September	0.1421	0.1387	0.1401
October	0.1457	0.1423	0.1439
November	0.1463	0.1438	0.1449
December	0.1445	0.1423	0.1436