YEARLY HIGH
29.7795 ETB
YEARLY LOW
27.3540 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2986 ETB

2018 CHF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 29.7795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 27.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4255 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5786 to the December average rate of 28.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.7795 was up 5.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.1000, 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 148,898 ETB
2017 Average 121,796 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 136,770 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,127.61 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.6186
27.4126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to ETB 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 28.4721, compared to 28.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.6688 ETB (High: 29.5173 / Low: 27.8485). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3708 ETB (High: 27.9103 / Low: 27.5395).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6688
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3708

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 0.7760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 29.4348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.6312), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8035 (+30.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 29.4348
2017 Avg (February) 22.6312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.5173 27.8485 28.5786
February 29.7795 29.0399 29.4348
March 29.4055 28.7177 29.0128
April 28.8563 27.7625 28.3724
May 27.9602 27.3540 27.5965
June 28.1077 27.6177 27.8373
July 27.9103 27.5395 27.7274
August 28.5555 27.6403 27.9522
September 29.1474 28.2386 28.6281
October 28.2722 27.6460 28.0475
November 28.2377 27.6267 27.9774
December 28.9170 28.0637 28.4179