YEARLY HIGH
7.1520 CNY
YEARLY LOW
6.3195 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7623 CNY

2018 CHF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 7.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 6.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8325 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6888 to the December average rate of 6.9463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1520 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1552, 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 35,760 CNY
2017 Average 34,330 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 31,598 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,162.44 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1465
6.3202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to CNY 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 6.5920, compared to 6.9326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2694 CNY (High: 6.6883 / Low: 6.4189). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 CNY (High: 7.0072 / Low: 6.9197).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2694
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1673 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 7.0776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2488 (+3.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 7.0776
2017 Avg (September) 6.8289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7662 6.6369 6.6888
February 6.8841 6.6505 6.7675
March 6.7766 6.5772 6.6710
April 6.5959 6.3926 6.5037
May 6.5093 6.3195 6.3891
June 6.6883 6.4189 6.5320
July 6.8968 6.6486 6.7544
August 7.0652 6.8599 6.9234
September 7.1520 6.9952 7.0776
October 7.0072 6.9197 6.9614
November 6.9994 6.8739 6.9328
December 6.9949 6.8548 6.9463