YEARLY HIGH
1.0103 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.9223 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9782 CHF

2018 BYN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BYN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9609 to the December average rate of 0.9923, 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 1.0103 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,052 CHF
2017 Average 4,922 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,611 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.18 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0074
0.9277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYN 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 0.9665, compared to 0.9898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0526 CHF (High: 0.9840 / Low: 0.9314). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 CHF (High: 1.0028 / Low: 0.9882).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+0.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0007
2017 Avg (November) 0.9913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9840 0.9314 0.9609
February 0.9445 0.9223 0.9344
March 0.9566 0.9372 0.9479
April 0.9907 0.9546 0.9687
May 1.0056 0.9851 0.9972
June 0.9977 0.9809 0.9900
July 1.0028 0.9882 0.9944
August 0.9974 0.9681 0.9889
September 0.9820 0.9586 0.9686
October 1.0081 0.9836 0.9940
November 1.0103 0.9933 1.0007
December 0.9989 0.9838 0.9923