YEARLY HIGH
2.7242 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.4220 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5419 GEL

2018 CHF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.7242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3022 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6622 to the December average rate of 2.6834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7242 was down 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7766, 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 13,621 GEL
2017 Average 12,694 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,110 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,511.19 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7056
2.4387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GEL 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 2.5556, compared to 2.5281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2603 GEL (High: 2.6823 / Low: 2.4220). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 GEL (High: 2.4759 / Low: 2.4391).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2603
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

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 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6834
2017 Avg (December) 2.6605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7104 2.6213 2.6622
February 2.6769 2.5982 2.6324
March 2.6283 2.5459 2.5815
April 2.5459 2.4741 2.5171
May 2.5083 2.4292 2.4610
June 2.5009 2.4586 2.4792
July 2.4759 2.4391 2.4614
August 2.5599 2.4575 2.4958
September 2.5711 2.4919 2.5362
October 2.4877 2.4273 2.4628
November 2.6823 2.4220 2.5293
December 2.7242 2.6630 2.6834