YEARLY HIGH
11.3808 BWP
YEARLY LOW
9.7884 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4210 BWP

2018 CHF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 11.3808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 9.7884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5925 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1424 to the December average rate of 10.7791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3808 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.8204, 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 56,904 BWP
2017 Average 52,550 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 48,942 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,962.34 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2564
9.8307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BWP 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 10.1193, compared to 10.7227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7747 BWP (High: 11.1021 / Low: 10.3274). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2176 BWP (High: 10.0757 / Low: 9.8581).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7747
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11.1376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.5675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5701 (+5.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 11.1376
2017 Avg (September) 10.5675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2544 10.0002 10.1424
February 10.3860 10.0755 10.2293
March 10.2239 9.9234 10.0926
April 10.0757 9.8581 9.9749
May 10.1128 9.7884 9.9495
June 10.5355 10.0905 10.3269
July 10.5335 10.2257 10.3635
August 11.1021 10.3274 10.6931
September 11.3808 10.8168 11.1376
October 10.8926 10.6368 10.7346
November 10.7555 10.5312 10.6285
December 10.9570 10.4870 10.7791