YEARLY HIGH
42.0655 ARS
YEARLY LOW
18.8829 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6042 ARS

2018 CHF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 42.0655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 18.8829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1826 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7901 to the December average rate of 38.0978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 92.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.0655 was up 113.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.6662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,327 ARS
2017 Average 84,188 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 94,415 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,912.91 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.8183
17.7875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ARS 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 22.2953, compared to 34.9131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.5820 ARS (High: 39.9836 / Low: 27.4015). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5358 ARS (High: 21.1358 / Low: 20.6001).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5820
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.5726 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 39.8157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.9172), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8985 (+122.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 39.8157
2017 Avg (September) 17.9172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0806 18.8829 19.7901
February 21.5209 20.8829 21.2228
March 21.6487 21.0531 21.3287
April 21.1358 20.6001 20.8986
May 25.3397 20.7789 23.6200
June 29.1751 25.2488 26.9117
July 29.2322 27.1222 27.7744
August 39.9836 27.4015 30.2180
September 42.0655 38.0212 39.8157
October 40.1307 35.6036 37.2431
November 39.1495 35.1798 36.3298
December 38.7971 36.6084 38.0978