YEARLY HIGH
1.7473 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6275 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6941 BGN

2018 CHF to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1.7473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 1.6275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1198 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6688 to the December average rate of 1.7328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7473 was down 5.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8394, 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 8,736 BGN
2017 Average 8,806 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,138 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.88 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7420
1.6364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BGN 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 1.6722, compared to 1.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0767 BGN (High: 1.7087 / Low: 1.6320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 BGN (High: 1.7396 / Low: 1.7256).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+1.57%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7332
2017 Avg (September) 1.7065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6907 1.6560 1.6688
February 1.7068 1.6829 1.6949
March 1.6950 1.6600 1.6734
April 1.6674 1.6275 1.6452
May 1.7087 1.6320 1.6586
June 1.6989 1.6830 1.6919
July 1.6930 1.6698 1.6825
August 1.7409 1.6893 1.7143
September 1.7473 1.7162 1.7332
October 1.7217 1.7024 1.7130
November 1.7361 1.7053 1.7199
December 1.7396 1.7256 1.7328