2018 CHF to AUD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.4540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.2981.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1560 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3086 to the December average rate of 1.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4540 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3424, compared to 1.3960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0536 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0855 AUD (High: 1.4432 / Low: 1.3577). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 AUD (High: 1.3488 / Low: 1.3231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1299 (+9.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3322 | 1.2981 | 1.3086 |
| February | 1.3729 | 1.3431 | 1.3604 |
| March | 1.3757 | 1.3378 | 1.3603 |
| April | 1.3679 | 1.3256 | 1.3444 |
| May | 1.3488 | 1.3231 | 1.3321 |
| June | 1.3674 | 1.3225 | 1.3483 |
| July | 1.3718 | 1.3447 | 1.3580 |
| August | 1.4364 | 1.3531 | 1.3804 |
| September | 1.4540 | 1.4096 | 1.4344 |
| October | 1.4325 | 1.4006 | 1.4168 |
| November | 1.3929 | 1.3636 | 1.3785 |
| December | 1.4432 | 1.3577 | 1.4080 |