YEARLY HIGH
1.6022 BND
YEARLY LOW
1.3212 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4389 BND

2018 CHF to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 1.3212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2810 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3758 to the December average rate of 1.5819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6022 was up 10.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4442, 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 8,011 BND
2017 Average 7,013 BND
Yearly Trough Low 6,606 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,404.96 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6046
1.3329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BND 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 1.3901, compared to 1.4878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2226 BND (High: 1.6022 / Low: 1.3795). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 BND (High: 1.4225 / Low: 1.4006).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2226
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 0.1099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5819) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2172 (+15.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5819
2017 Avg (December) 1.3647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4058 1.3568 1.3758
February 1.4225 1.4006 1.4127
March 1.4105 1.3691 1.3878
April 1.3743 1.3404 1.3594
May 1.4584 1.3212 1.3556
June 1.5343 1.3404 1.4496
July 1.5291 1.3455 1.4278
August 1.5607 1.3886 1.5231
September 1.5757 1.4217 1.5267
October 1.4339 1.3804 1.4168
November 1.5822 1.3662 1.4502
December 1.6022 1.3795 1.5819