YEARLY HIGH
118.2502 JPY
YEARLY LOW
108.7263 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.8901 JPY

2018 CHF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 118.2502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 108.7263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5239 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.4972 to the December average rate of 113.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 118.2502 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 118.2797, 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 591,251 JPY
2017 Average 569,739 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 543,632 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,619.33 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.2435
109.4171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to JPY 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 112.5162, compared to 113.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.5162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.3494 JPY (High: 118.2502 / Low: 112.9007). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3798 JPY (High: 111.9663 / Low: 110.5864).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3494
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3798

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.6419 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 115.4757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.7864), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6893 (+2.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 115.4757
2017 Avg (February) 112.7864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.2406 114.0079 115.4972
February 118.2502 112.9007 115.4757
March 113.0526 110.5283 111.8338
April 112.0148 110.3435 111.0920
May 111.3481 108.7263 109.9859
June 111.9663 110.5864 111.2127
July 112.9704 111.3040 112.0244
August 115.0813 110.9924 112.2553
September 117.3958 114.0194 115.6746
October 115.8499 111.9505 113.3960
November 114.3064 112.4874 113.2099
December 114.3779 111.2628 113.0232