YEARLY HIGH
290.7961 HUF
YEARLY LOW
258.6452 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
276.1824 HUF

2018 CHF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 290.7961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 258.6452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1509 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.7218 to the December average rate of 285.8307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 290.7961 was down 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 293.5120, 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 1,453,981 HUF
2017 Average 1,392,202 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,293,226 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,754.64 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

290.3960
259.6848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to HUF 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 268.5731, compared to 283.7917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.2186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.5731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.7917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 18.5512 HUF (High: 280.6995 / Low: 262.1482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7951 HUF (High: 287.9025 / Low: 284.1073).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.5512
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7951

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 4.9169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 283.0111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 266.8397), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1714 (+6.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 283.0111
2017 Avg (August) 266.8397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.0869 261.3112 263.7218
February 273.5161 266.8415 270.2124
March 271.7980 265.2673 267.1610
April 266.1918 258.6452 262.2440
May 280.6995 262.1482 268.8387
June 284.7466 273.7630 279.2604
July 285.3368 275.8648 279.1048
August 290.7961 277.1785 283.0111
September 290.6281 283.7386 287.8367
October 285.7834 280.7051 283.6948
November 287.2950 280.5636 283.2721
December 287.9025 284.1073 285.8307