YEARLY HIGH
1.8357 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.6851 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7387 AZN

2018 CHF to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.8357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.6851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1506 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7619 to the December average rate of 1.7158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8357 was down 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9696, 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 9,179 AZN
2017 Average 8,739 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 8,425 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 753.14 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8186
1.6906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to AZN 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 1.7571, compared to 1.7203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1014 AZN (High: 1.8189 / Low: 1.7175). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 AZN (High: 1.7228 / Low: 1.6978).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-0.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8080
2017 Avg (February) 1.8235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8189 1.7175 1.7619
February 1.8357 1.7874 1.8080
March 1.8015 1.7734 1.7888
April 1.7804 1.7185 1.7574
May 1.7283 1.6930 1.7073
June 1.7357 1.7064 1.7194
July 1.7228 1.6978 1.7122
August 1.7586 1.7070 1.7218
September 1.7760 1.7338 1.7577
October 1.7308 1.6888 1.7128
November 1.7140 1.6851 1.7013
December 1.7306 1.7045 1.7158