YEARLY HIGH
52.1366 GMD
YEARLY LOW
46.9143 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1806 GMD

2018 CHF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 52.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 46.9143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2224 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.9751 to the December average rate of 49.8537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.1366 was up 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.9461, 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 260,683 GMD
2017 Average 232,865 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 234,571 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,111.76 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.0037
46.9641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to GMD 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 49.0476, compared to 49.3137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.0476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.3137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.7009 GMD (High: 52.1366 / Low: 48.4357). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7114 GMD (High: 50.2634 / Low: 49.5519).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4576 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 49.9751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7713 (+15.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 49.9751
2017 Avg (January) 43.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.1366 48.4357 49.9751
February 51.7459 49.9941 50.6671
March 50.3914 49.5152 49.9147
April 49.6363 47.5856 48.7583
May 47.8653 46.9143 47.3007
June 48.1180 47.2453 47.6695
July 48.6446 47.4464 47.9734
August 49.6178 48.2714 48.6483
September 50.9117 49.2472 50.1131
October 50.3178 49.0527 49.7806
November 50.1765 49.0683 49.5129
December 50.2634 49.5519 49.8537