YEARLY HIGH
192.8025 DJF
YEARLY LOW
175.9676 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.8991 DJF

2018 CHF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 192.8025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 175.9676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8348 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.0338 to the December average rate of 179.4183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 192.8025 was up 1.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 189.3710, 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 964,012 DJF
2017 Average 908,458 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 879,838 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,174.22 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

191.2699
176.6715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to DJF 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 183.9159, compared to 179.8824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.9159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.8824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.6781 DJF (High: 191.5611 / Low: 181.8830). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6147 DJF (High: 180.1688 / Low: 177.5541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.6781
July Spread (Stable) ±2.6147

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 4.7575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 190.0534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 178.6036), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4497 (+6.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 190.0534
2017 Avg (February) 178.6036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.5611 181.8830 186.0338
February 192.8025 187.3986 190.0534
March 188.9324 185.0452 186.8075
April 185.3571 178.5628 182.6325
May 180.7513 175.9676 178.1566
June 181.5227 178.4050 179.8117
July 180.1688 177.5541 178.9712
August 183.9168 178.4669 180.0519
September 185.7135 181.3210 183.8612
October 181.0099 176.5698 179.1037
November 179.2015 176.2302 177.8881
December 180.9878 178.2048 179.4183