YEARLY HIGH
90.3504 BDT
YEARLY LOW
82.9436 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.7788 BDT

2018 CHF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 90.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 82.9436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4068 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.4428 to the December average rate of 84.5123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 90.3504 was up 4.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.6803, 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 451,752 BDT
2017 Average 412,593 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 414,718 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,033.90 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.5841
83.1753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BDT 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 86.6365, compared to 84.9211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.9211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.8632 BDT (High: 89.3395 / Low: 84.4762). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1744 BDT (High: 85.1283 / Low: 83.9539).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.8632
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1744

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 89.0500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 79.7614), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2886 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 89.0500
2017 Avg (February) 79.7614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.3395 84.4762 86.4428
February 90.3504 88.1496 89.0500
March 88.6896 86.8203 87.6847
April 87.6564 85.0229 86.3166
May 85.7959 84.2353 84.9147
June 86.2786 84.5334 85.4102
July 85.4340 83.5885 84.6865
August 86.6159 84.3566 85.1380
September 87.5830 85.3599 86.6014
October 85.6946 83.3749 84.8790
November 84.4516 82.9436 83.7094
December 85.1283 83.9539 84.5123