YEARLY HIGH
0.8930 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8334 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8661 EUR

2018 CHF to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.8930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.8334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8532 to the December average rate of 0.8858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8930 was down 5.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9402, 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 4,465 EUR
2017 Average 4,502 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,167 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.02 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8906
0.8366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to EUR 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 0.8550, compared to 0.8772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0398 EUR (High: 0.8748 / Low: 0.8350). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 EUR (High: 0.8898 / Low: 0.8825).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8861) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8861
2017 Avg (September) 0.8727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8647 0.8463 0.8532
February 0.8721 0.8616 0.8669
March 0.8662 0.8490 0.8554
April 0.8516 0.8334 0.8411
May 0.8748 0.8350 0.8484
June 0.8689 0.8605 0.8650
July 0.8647 0.8533 0.8600
August 0.8896 0.8645 0.8763
September 0.8930 0.8770 0.8861
October 0.8800 0.8710 0.8757
November 0.8866 0.8727 0.8792
December 0.8898 0.8825 0.8858