YEARLY HIGH
0.8060 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7235 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7665 GBP

2018 CHF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.8060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.7235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7533 to the December average rate of 0.7955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8060 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8225, 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 4,030 GBP
2017 Average 3,945 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,617 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.42 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8017
0.7282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GBP 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 0.7523, compared to 0.7807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0311 GBP (High: 0.7735 / Low: 0.7423). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 GBP (High: 0.7666 / Low: 0.7550).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+5.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7955
2017 Avg (December) 0.7563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7593 0.7430 0.7533
February 0.7701 0.7569 0.7662
March 0.7735 0.7423 0.7553
April 0.7463 0.7235 0.7343
May 0.7639 0.7342 0.7449
June 0.7666 0.7550 0.7598
July 0.7703 0.7543 0.7633
August 0.7970 0.7682 0.7859
September 0.8017 0.7814 0.7917
October 0.7831 0.7631 0.7729
November 0.7871 0.7602 0.7747
December 0.8060 0.7852 0.7955