YEARLY HIGH
1.4540 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.2981 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3692 AUD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,270 AUD
2017 Average 6,628 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,490 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.81 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4470
1.2960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0855
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4344
2017 Avg (September) 1.3045

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