YEARLY HIGH
7.4916 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8365 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0678 BOB

2018 CHF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 7.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 6.8365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6550 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1954 to the December average rate of 6.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4916 was up 1.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.4097, 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 37,458 BOB
2017 Average 35,253 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,183 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,275.21 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4464
6.8504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BOB 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 7.1549, compared to 6.9806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3927 BOB (High: 7.4101 / Low: 7.0174). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0904 BOB (High: 6.9827 / Low: 6.8922).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3927
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0904

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 0.2027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7.3967) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4882 (+7.07%).

2018 Avg (February) 7.3967
2017 Avg (February) 6.9085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4101 7.0174 7.1954
February 7.4916 7.3160 7.3967
March 7.3727 7.2237 7.2915
April 7.2398 6.9805 7.1334
May 7.0406 6.8712 6.9307
June 7.0427 6.9283 6.9819
July 6.9827 6.8922 6.9428
August 7.1387 6.9267 6.9849
September 7.2088 7.0387 7.1394
October 7.0261 6.8638 6.9509
November 6.9533 6.8365 6.9001
December 7.0250 6.9203 6.9655